How to get from North Station to Brandeis University by train?

From North Station to Brandeis University by train

Take one direct train from North Station to Brandeis University in Waltham: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Brandeis/Roberts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

43min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from North Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Station to Brandeis University by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 505 bus and finally 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 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

77min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from North Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
    ID 7659
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    19 min
  • 9
    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 North Station to Brandeis University
The distance between North Station, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 11.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station to Brandeis University by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to North Station

North Station is located at North Station, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Causeway St @ North Station.

Subway stations close to North Station:

  • Bowdoin
  • Haymarket
  • Science Park / West End

Train stations close to North Station:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to North Station:

  • Causeway St @ North Station
  • Causeway St @ Medford St
  • N Washington St @ Medford St

Ferry stations close to North Station:

  • North Station (Lovejoy Wharf)
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:

  • Kendal Green
  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Sunnyside St @ South St
  • Weston St @ Cedarwood Ave
  • South St @ Bedford St
Related Routes

From North Station to Brandeis University by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 505 bus and finally 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 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

77min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from North Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
    ID 7659
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    19 min
  • 9
    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 North Station to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 505, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct train between North Station and Brandeis University?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from North Station in Boston to Brandeis University in Waltham in 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Station to Brandeis University?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from North Station station near North Station in Boston to #407 | Wachusett station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Station to Brandeis University by train?

    The total travel time between North Station in Boston and Brandeis University in Waltham by train is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Station to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the North Station station near North Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Station and Brandeis University?

    Get off the train at the #407 | Wachusett station, which is closest to Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • When is the last train from North Station to Brandeis University?

    The last train from North Station in Boston to Brandeis University in Waltham is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the North Station station at 7:40 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from North Station to Brandeis University?

    The ride from North Station to Brandeis University costs $7.00.

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