How to get from Forest Hills to Brandeis University by subway and train?

From Forest Hills to Brandeis University by subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Brandeis/Roberts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

76min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #485 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    25 min
  • 7
    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 Forest Hills to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills 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 25 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

85min$10.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    10 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
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Brandeis University

The distance between Forest Hills, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 17.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills to Brandeis University by subway 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 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse

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:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

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

Related Routes

From Forest Hills to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills 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 25 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

85min$10.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    10 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Brandeis University?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Brandeis University?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Oak Grove station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Brandeis University by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills in Boston and Brandeis University in Waltham by subway and train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Forest Hills to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Hills and Brandeis University?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove station, which is closest to Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How much is the subway fare from Forest Hills to Brandeis University?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Brandeis University costs $9.40.