There are 5 ways to get from Brandeis University to Cambridge by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brandeis/Roberts to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
28 min$1–7Line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Everett St to River St @ Green Stbus 70
1h 3m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brandeis University to Cambridgetaxi 9.5 mi
18 min$30–40Drive 9.5 mi
- Drive from Brandeis University to Cambridgecar 9.5 mi
18 min$2–3Line 70 bus via 1164 Main St @ Philips Ter
- Take the bus from 1164 Main St @ Philips Ter to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl Stbus 70
1h 8m$1–5
Brandeis University to Cambridge by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandeis University to Cambridge is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Brandeis University to Cambridge is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main St @ Everett St and arriving at River St @ Green St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brandeis/Roberts and arriving at Porter. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Brandeis University and Cambridge is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Brandeis/Roberts to Porter takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Brandeis University to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Everett St station.
Brandeis University to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brandeis/Roberts station.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Cambridge is to train which takes 28 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 3m.
What companies run services between Brandeis University, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Brandeis/Roberts to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Main St @ Everett St to River St @ Green St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 43 min.
Train from Brandeis/Roberts to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Main St @ Everett St to River St @ Green St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 1164 Main St @ Philips Ter to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Brandeis University to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at River St @ Green St station.
Brandeis University to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brandeis University to Cambridge is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Brandeis University to Cambridge.
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