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How to get from Riverside to Brandeis University by bus and subway?

From Riverside to Brandeis University by bus and subway

To get from Riverside to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Walnut St station to South St @ Brandeis University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

77min$8.35
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    27 min
  • 10
    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 from Riverside to Brandeis University by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 52 and 553

To get from Riverside to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Newton Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally 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 17 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

77min$8.35
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5252
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cypress St @ Braeland Ave
    ID 8503
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    33 min
  • 10
    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 Riverside to Brandeis University

The distance between Riverside, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 11.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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.

Public transit stations close to Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is West Newton.

Subway stations close to Riverside:

  • Woodland
  • Riverside
  • Waban

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Woodland Mbta Train Station
  • Woodland
  • Auburndale

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 Sunnyside St @ South St.

Train stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Kendal Green
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Sunnyside St @ South St
  • South St @ Angleside Rd
  • South St @ Turner St

Alternative route from Riverside to Brandeis University by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 52 and 553

To get from Riverside to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Newton Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally 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 17 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

77min$8.35
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5252
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cypress St @ Braeland Ave
    ID 8503
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    33 min
  • 10
    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 Riverside to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 59, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 52, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct subway between Riverside 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 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Riverside to Brandeis University?

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

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

    The total travel time between Riverside in Newton and Brandeis University in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Union Square station near Riverside in Newton.

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

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

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

    The ride from Riverside to Brandeis University costs $8.35.

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