How to get from Needham Heights to Brandeis University by bus?

From Needham Heights to Brandeis University by bus

To get from Needham Heights to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 59 bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd station to Walnut St @ Washington St station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

90min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
    ID 81441
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Needham Heights to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Needham Heights to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 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 56 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

116min$15.50
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    35 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 Needham Heights to Brandeis University

The distance between Needham Heights, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 12.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights

Needham Heights is located at Needham Heights, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd.

Subway stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Eliot
  • Waban

Train stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Hersey
  • Needham Center
  • Wellesley Hills

Bus stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
  • Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
  • Highland Ave @ Dana Pl

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 @ Turner St.

Train stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Waltham
  • Kendal Green

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

  • South St @ Turner St
  • South St @ Angleside Rd
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Related Routes

From Needham Heights to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Needham Heights to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 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 56 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

116min$15.50
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    35 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 Needham Heights to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct bus between Needham Heights and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Needham Heights to Brandeis University?

    The 59 bus line goes from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd station near Needham Heights in Needham to Watertown Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Square station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Needham Heights in Needham and Brandeis University in Waltham by bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd stop near Needham Heights in Needham.

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

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

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

    The ride from Needham Heights to Brandeis University costs $5.95.

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