There are 3 ways to get from Alewife Station to Brandeis University by subway, train, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Alewife to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Brandeis/Robertstrain Fitchburg Line
1h 17m$3–9Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alewife Station to Brandeis Universitycar 7.8 mi
14 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Brandeis Universitytaxi 7.8 mi
14 min$26–32
Alewife Station to Brandeis University by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Brandeis University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Brandeis University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $26 - $32.
No, there is no direct train from Alewife Station to Brandeis University. However, there are services departing from Alewife and arriving at Brandeis/Roberts via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Alewife Station and Brandeis University is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alewife Station to Brandeis University without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 17m and costs $3 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Alewife Station to Brandeis University, including transfers.
Alewife Station to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Alewife station.
Alewife Station to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alewife Station to Brandeis University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Alewife Station to Brandeis University.
There are 1389+ hotels available in Brandeis University.
What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Brandeis University, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alewife Station to Brandeis University. However, you can take the subway to Porter, walk to Porter, take the train to Brandeis/Roberts, then walk to Brandeis University. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Brandeis University.
Subway from Alewife to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Porter to Brandeis/Roberts
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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