There are 4 ways to get from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Brandeis/Robertstrain Fitchburg Line
2h 2m$4–10Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis Universitycar 7.1 mi
14 min$2Line 59 bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Newton Highlands to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Lunda Stbus 70
2h 4m$4–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis Universitytaxi 7.1 mi
14 min$24–30
Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $24 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University. However, there are services departing from Newton Highlands and arriving at Main St @ Lunda St via Main St @ Merchants Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chestnut Hill 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 2m.
The distance between Chestnut Hill and Brandeis University is 19 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 2m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University, including transfers.
Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Highlands station.
Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.
Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Chestnut Hill, MA, USA and Brandeis University, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University via Newton Highlands, Newton Highlands, Watertown Sq Terminal, Main St @ Merchants Row, and Main St @ Lunda St in around 2h 4m.
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 Newton Highlands to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Chestnut Hill to Brandeis University.
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