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How to get from Boston to Brandeis University by bus?

By bus

To get from Boston to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 66 bus from Nubian station to N Harvard St @ Western Ave station. Next, take the 70 bus from Western Ave @ N Harvard St station to Weston St @ Cedarwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

74min$3.40
Bus - 6666
Bus - 7070
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Western Ave
    ID 2561
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ N Harvard St
    ID 1070
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Cedarwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Weston St @ Cedarwood Ave
    ID 9522
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 1 and 70

To get from Boston to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 1 bus from Nubian station to Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Weston St @ Cedarwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

82min$3.40
Bus - 11
Bus - 7070
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 102
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Cedarwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Weston St @ Cedarwood Ave
    ID 9522
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Brandeis University

The distance between Boston, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 13.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Brandeis University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Nubian Station.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Nubian Station
  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave
  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave

Public transit stations close to Brandeis University, Waltham

Brandeis University is located at 415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is South St Opp Brandeis Univ Entrance.

Train stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Waltham
  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

  • South St Opp Brandeis Univ Entrance
  • South St @ Brandeis University
  • South St @ Shapiro Athletic Center

Alternative route by bus via 1 and 70

To get from Boston to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 1 bus from Nubian station to Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Weston St @ Cedarwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

82min$3.40
Bus - 11
Bus - 7070
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 102
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Cedarwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Weston St @ Cedarwood Ave
    ID 9522
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston to Brandeis University?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Brandeis University?

    The 66 bus line goes from Harvard Via Allston station near Boston in Boston to N Harvard St @ Western Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Brandeis University station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Brandeis University by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston in Boston and Brandeis University in Waltham by bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Harvard Via Allston stop near Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston and Brandeis University?

    Get off the bus at the Brandeis University stop, which is closest to Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston to Brandeis University?

    The ride from Boston to Brandeis University costs $3.40.

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