How to get from Boston College to Brandeis University by bus and subway?

From Boston College to Brandeis University by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Chestnut Hill station to Riverside station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Moody St @ Pine St station to South St @ Turner St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brandeis University on the Moovit app.

75min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 558558
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Riverside
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Pine St
    ID 76597
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Turner St
    ID 88345
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    28 Turner St
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Brandeis University

The distance between Boston College, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 13.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Brandeis University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston College to Brandeis University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston College to Brandeis University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston College) and destination (Brandeis University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 558, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Brandeis University?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Chestnut Hill station near Boston College in Newton to Riverside station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Riverside station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Brandeis University in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Chestnut Hill station near Boston College in Newton.

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

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

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

    The ride from Boston College to Brandeis University costs $2.40.

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