There are 4 ways to get from Brandeis University to Somerville 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 Franklin St @ Sidney Stbus 70
1h 9m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brandeis University to Somervilletaxi 9.9 mi
20 min$30–40Drive 9.9 mi
- Drive from Brandeis University to Somervillecar 9.9 mi
20 min$2–3
Brandeis University to Somerville by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandeis University to Somerville is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Brandeis University to Somerville is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main St @ Everett St and arriving at Franklin St @ Sidney St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 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 Somerville is 9 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Somerville 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 Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Everett St station.
Brandeis University to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brandeis/Roberts station.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Somerville is to train which takes 28 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 9m.
What companies run services between Brandeis University, MA, USA and Somerville, 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 Franklin St @ Sidney St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 49 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 Franklin St @ Sidney St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Franklin St @ Sidney St station.
Brandeis University to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brandeis University to Somerville is 10 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Brandeis University to Somerville.
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