How to get from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University by bus?

From Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University by bus

To get from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 57 bus from Buick Street station to Centre St @ Jefferson 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 17 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

77min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Buick Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buick Street
    ID 956
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    34 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 Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Buick Street station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Brandeis/Roberts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

64min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Buick Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buick Street
    ID 956
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    3 min
  • 10
    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 Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University

The distance between Boston Univ. West, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 11.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Univ. West 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 Univ. West

Boston Univ. West is located at Boston Univ. West, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Buick Street.

Subway stations close to Boston Univ. West:

  • Babcock Street
  • Kent Street
  • Boston Univ. Central

Bus stations close to Boston Univ. West:

  • Buick Street
  • Comm Ave @ Amory St
  • Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant 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 Hope Ave @ Boston Children's Waltham.

Train stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Auburndale
  • Kendal Green

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Hope Ave @ Boston Children's Waltham
  • South St @ Dartmouth St
  • South St @ Bedford St

Related Routes

From Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Buick Street station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Brandeis/Roberts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

64min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Buick Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buick Street
    ID 956
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    3 min
  • 10
    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 Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 553.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 558, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Univ. West and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University?

    The 57 bus line goes from Buick Street station near Boston Univ. West in Boston to Watertown Yard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Yard station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston Univ. West in Boston and Brandeis University in Waltham by bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Univ. West to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Buick Street stop near Boston Univ. West in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Univ. West and Brandeis University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University?

    The ride from Boston Univ. West to Brandeis University costs $5.95.