How to get from Route 128 to Brandeis University by bus and train?

From Route 128 to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Route 128 to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Route 128 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 32 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

92min$15.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Route 128

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Route 128
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #866 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    19 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
    8 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

Alternative route from Route 128 to Brandeis University by bus and train via PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, 505 and 553

To get from Route 128 to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Route 128 station to South Station 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 58 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

118min$15.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 505505
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Route 128

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Route 128
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #808 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 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
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    20 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 Route 128 to Brandeis University

The distance between Route 128, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 23.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Route 128 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 Route 128

Route 128 is located at Route 128, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Endicott.

Train stations close to Route 128:

  • Endicott
  • Dedham Corporate Center

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 @ Angleside Rd.

Train stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Auburndale
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Route 128 to Brandeis University by bus and train via PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, 505 and 553

To get from Route 128 to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Route 128 station to South Station 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 58 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

118min$15.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 505505
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Route 128

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Route 128
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #808 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 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
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South St @ Brandeis University
    ID 88344
    20 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 Route 128 to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Route 128 to Brandeis University?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 505, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct train between Route 128 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 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Route 128 to Brandeis University?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from #866 | South Station station near Route 128 in Dedham 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 Route 128 to Brandeis University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Route 128 in Dedham and Brandeis University in Waltham by train and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Route 128 to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the #866 | South Station station near Route 128 in Dedham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Route 128 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 Route 128 to Brandeis University?

    The ride from Route 128 to Brandeis University costs $15.50.

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