How to get from West Roxbury to Brandeis University by bus and train?

From West Roxbury to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from West Roxbury to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from West Roxbury 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 37 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

97min$15.00
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Roxbury
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    22 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
    33 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

From West Roxbury to Brandeis University by subway and train

To get from West Roxbury to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEEDHAM train from West Roxbury station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Brandeis/Roberts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $15.90.

104min$15.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Roxbury
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #485 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Roxbury to Brandeis University

The distance between West Roxbury, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 20.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Roxbury to Brandeis University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to West Roxbury

West Roxbury is located at West Roxbury, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Lagrange St @ Dent St.

Subway stations close to West Roxbury:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to West Roxbury:

  • Highland
  • Hyde Park
  • Bellevue

Bus stations close to West Roxbury:

  • Lagrange St @ Dent St
  • Lagrange St @ Westmount Ave
  • Lagrange St @ Centre St

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 Kendal Green.

Train stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Kendal Green
  • Auburndale
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

  • South St Opp Shakespeare Rd
  • South St @ Shakespeare Rd
  • South St @ Shapiro Athletic Center

Related Routes

From West Roxbury to Brandeis University by subway and train

To get from West Roxbury to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEEDHAM train from West Roxbury station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Brandeis/Roberts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $15.90.

104min$15.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Roxbury
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #485 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brandeis University
    Walk to
    Brandeis University
    415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Roxbury to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between West Roxbury and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Roxbury to Brandeis University?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #606 | South Station station near West Roxbury in Boston to Back Bay station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Back Bay station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Roxbury to Brandeis University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Roxbury in Boston and Brandeis University in Waltham by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near West Roxbury to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #606 | South Station station near West Roxbury in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Roxbury and Brandeis University?

    Get off the train at the Back Bay stop, which is closest to Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How much is the train fare from West Roxbury to Brandeis University?

    The ride from West Roxbury to Brandeis University costs $15.00.