How to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University in Waltham, take the 96 bus from College Ave @ Boston Ave station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Brandeis/Roberts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

47min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from College Ave @ Boston Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2379
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    15 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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 94 bus from College Ave @ Boston Ave station to College Ave @ Highland Ave 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 4 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

64min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from College Ave @ Boston Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2379
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    15 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 Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station, Waltham and Brandeis University, Waltham is approximately 10.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts Station 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 Medford/Tufts Station

Medford/Tufts Station is located at Medford/Tufts Station, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage.

Subway stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Porter
  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop 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 Sunnyside St @ South St.

Train stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Kendal Green
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Brandeis University:

  • Sunnyside St @ South St
  • South St @ Angleside Rd
  • South St @ Turner St

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 94 bus from College Ave @ Boston Ave station to College Ave @ Highland Ave 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 4 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

64min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Brandeis University
Leaves from College Ave @ Boston Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2379
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
    15 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 Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 94, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Medford/Tufts Station and Brandeis University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University?

    The 96 bus line goes from College Ave @ Boston Ave station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Harvard station near Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station in Medford and Brandeis University in Waltham by bus and train is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Medford/Tufts Station to get to Brandeis University?

    Get on the 96 bus from the College Ave @ Boston Ave stop near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Medford/Tufts Station and Brandeis University?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard station, which is closest to Brandeis University in Waltham.

  • How much is the bus fare from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University?

    The ride from Medford/Tufts Station to Brandeis University costs $8.70.

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