How to get from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University by bus?

By bus

To get from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd station. Next, take the 553 bus from Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd station to South St @ Brandeis University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

60min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
    ID 7659
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 504 and 553

To get from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to South St @ Brandeis University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

71min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University

The distance between Boston (South Station), Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 16.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) 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 (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Waltham and the nearest public transit station is South Station Transp. Ctr.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station Transp. Ctr
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston

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:

  • Kendal Green
  • Auburndale
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 504 and 553

To get from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to South St @ Brandeis University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

71min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line 553.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University?

    The 505 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Waltham (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Waltham (Express) station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Brandeis University in Waltham by bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University?

    The last train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Brandeis University in Waltham is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the South Station station at 7:15 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Brandeis University costs $8.50.

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