There are 6 ways to get from Boston College to Brandeis University by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car
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Line 57 bus, line 70 bus
best- Take the bus from Tremont St @ Washington St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 57
- Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Lunda Stbus 70
1h 38m$3–9Drive 6.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston College to Brandeis Universitycar 6.6 mi
13 min$2Tram, train
- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Brandeis/Robertstrain Fitchburg Line
2h 20m$4–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston College to Brandeis Universitytaxi 6.6 mi
13 min$23–28Line 57 bus, line 70 bus via Tremont St opp Tremont Pl
- Take the bus from Tremont St opp Tremont Pl to Galen St @ Water Stbus 57
- Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Lunda Stbus 70
1h 39m$3–9Line 57 bus, line 70 bus via Main St @ Edgehill Rd
- Take the bus from Tremont St @ Washington St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 57
- Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Edgehill Rdbus 70
1h 41m$3–9
Boston College to Brandeis University by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Brandeis University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Brandeis University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $23 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Brandeis University. However, there are services departing from Tremont St @ Washington St and arriving at Main St @ Lunda St via Main St @ Merchants Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Brandeis University. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill and arriving at Brandeis/Roberts via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Boston College and Brandeis University is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Brandeis University without a car is to line 57 bus and line 70 bus which takes 1h 38m and costs $2 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Boston College to Brandeis University, including transfers.
Boston College to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Tremont St @ Washington St station.
Boston College to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.
Boston College to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Galen St @ Water St station.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Brandeis University, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston College to Brandeis University via Tremont St @ Washington St, Galen St @ Water St, Main St @ Merchants Row, and Main St @ Lunda St in around 1h 38m.
Tram from Chestnut Hill to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Brandeis/Roberts
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Tremont St @ Washington St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Lunda St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Tremont St opp Tremont Pl to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Lunda St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Tremont St @ Washington St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Edgehill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Boston College to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Brandeis University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Boston College to Brandeis University.
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