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

From Needham Center to Brandeis University by bus

To get from Needham Center to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 59 bus from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave 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 31 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Brandeis University on the Moovit app.

91min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave
    ID 81437
    90 yd • 2 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
    34 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
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Needham Center to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Back Bay - South End 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 49 min. The ride fare is $15.50. The bus schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Brandeis University on the Moovit app.

109min$15.50
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 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
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Center to Brandeis University

The distance between Needham Center, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 13.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center to Brandeis University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Needham Center to Brandeis University

To check the bus schedule from Needham Center to Brandeis University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham Center) and destination (Brandeis University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Needham Center to Brandeis University by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Back Bay - South End 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 49 min. The ride fare is $15.50. The bus schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Brandeis University on the Moovit app.

109min$15.50
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 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
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham Center to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The 59 bus line goes from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave station near Needham Center 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 Center to Brandeis University by bus?

    The total travel time between Needham Center in Needham and Brandeis University in Waltham by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave stop near Needham Center in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Needham Center 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 Center to Brandeis University?

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

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