There are 4 ways to get from Massachusetts to Brandeis University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Brandeis/Robertstrain Fitchburg Line
36 min$2–8Line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Crescent St @ Maple Stbus 505
1h 2m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Brandeis Universitytaxi 11.8 mi
20 min$35–50Drive 11.8 mi
- Drive from Boston to Brandeis Universitycar 11.8 mi
20 min$2–3
Massachusetts to Brandeis University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Brandeis University is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Brandeis University is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Federal St @ Franklin St and arriving at Crescent St @ Maple St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Brandeis/Roberts. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Massachusetts and Brandeis University is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Brandeis University without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from North Station to Brandeis/Roberts takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Massachusetts to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Federal St @ Franklin St station.
Massachusetts to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Brandeis University is to train which takes 36 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Brandeis University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Brandeis/Roberts hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Crescent St @ Maple St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 41 min.
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 Federal St @ Franklin St to Crescent St @ Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Massachusetts to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Crescent St @ Maple St station.
Massachusetts to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Brandeis/Roberts station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Brandeis University is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Massachusetts to Brandeis University.
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