There are 4 ways to get from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Brandeis/Roberts to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Chestnut Hilltram D
1h 26m$5–11Drive 6.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hillcar 6.9 mi
14 min$2Line 70 bus, line 59 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Main St @ Everett St to Main St @ Cross Stbus 70
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlandsbus 59
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Chestnut Hilltram D
1h 48m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hilltaxi 6.9 mi
14 min$24–29
Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill by foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $24 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Brandeis/Roberts and arriving at Chestnut Hill via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Brandeis University and Chestnut Hill is 19 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 26m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill, including transfers.
Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brandeis/Roberts station.
Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill.
There are 1684+ hotels available in Chestnut Hill.
What companies run services between Brandeis University, MA, USA and Chestnut Hill, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill. However, you can walk to Brandeis/Roberts, take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the vehicle to Chestnut Hill. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brandeis University to Chestnut Hill via Main St @ Everett St, Main St @ Cross St, Watertown Sq Terminal, Newton Highlands, and Newton Highlands in around 1h 48m.
Train from Brandeis/Roberts to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from North Station to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Newton Highlands to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Main St @ Everett St to Main St @ Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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