There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Brandeis University by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car
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Line 70 bus
best- Take the bus from Western Ave opp Genzyme to Main St @ Lunda Stbus 70
1h 19m$1–5Subway, train
- Take the subway from Harvard to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Brandeis/Robertstrain Fitchburg Line
1h 19m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Brandeis Universitytaxi 8.4 mi
16 min$28–35Drive 8.4 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Brandeis Universitycar 8.4 mi
16 min$2–3
Harvard Square to Brandeis University by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Brandeis University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Brandeis University is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $28 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western Ave opp Genzyme and arriving at Main St @ Lunda St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Brandeis University. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Brandeis/Roberts via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Brandeis University is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Brandeis University without a car is to line 70 bus which takes 1h 19m and costs $1 - $5.
The line 70 bus from Western Ave opp Genzyme to Main St @ Lunda St takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Harvard Square to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Western Ave opp Genzyme station.
Harvard Square to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Main St @ Lunda St station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Brandeis University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Western Ave opp Genzyme to Main St @ Lunda St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 41 min.
Subway from Harvard to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Porter to Brandeis/Roberts
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Western Ave opp Genzyme to Main St @ Lunda St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
Harvard Square to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Brandeis University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Harvard Square to Brandeis University.
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