There are 6 ways to get from Brandeis University to Watertown by train, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brandeis/Roberts to Waverleytrain Fitchburg Line
20 min$1–7Line 553 bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from South St @ Shapiro Athletic Center to Carter St opp Waltham Stationbus 553
- Take the bus from Carter St @ Waltham Station to Main St @ Green Stbus 70
35 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brandeis University to Watertowntaxi 5.1 mi
9 min$18–22Walk
- Take the walk from Brandeis University to Watertownwalk 4.6 mi
1h 28mLine 70 bus
- Take the bus from Main St opp Prospect Hill Rd to Main St @ Green Stbus 70
35 min$1–5Line 70 bus via 1164 Main St @ Philips Ter
- Take the bus from 1164 Main St @ Philips Ter to Main St @ Green Stbus 70
39 min$1–5
Brandeis University to Watertown by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandeis University to Watertown is to line 553 bus and line 70 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Brandeis University to Watertown is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main St opp Prospect Hill Rd and arriving at Main St @ Green St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brandeis/Roberts and arriving at Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Brandeis University and Watertown is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Watertown without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Brandeis/Roberts to Waverley takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Brandeis University to Watertown bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from South St @ Shapiro Athletic Center station.
Brandeis University to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brandeis/Roberts station.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Watertown is to train which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 553 bus and line 70 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 35 min.
What companies run services between Brandeis University, MA, USA and Watertown, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Brandeis/Roberts to Waverley hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brandeis University to Main St @ Green St via South St @ Shapiro Athletic Center and Carter St @ Waltham Station in around 35 min.
Train from Brandeis/Roberts to Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from South St @ Shapiro Athletic Center to Carter St opp Waltham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Carter St @ Waltham Station to Main St @ Green St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St opp Prospect Hill Rd to Main St @ Green St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 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 Main St @ Green St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Watertown bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Brandeis University to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waverley station.
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