How to get from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University by bus and train?

From Elm St @ Main St to Brown University by bus and train

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 554 bus from Elm St @ Main St station to Washington St @ Harvard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 554554
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Elm St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Harvard St
    ID 7632
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newtonville
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #586 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University by bus and train via 556, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and ACELA

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 556 bus from Elm St @ Main St station to Washington St @ Harvard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Bus - 556556
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Elm St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Harvard St
    ID 7632
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newtonville
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #586 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University

The distance between Elm St @ Main St, Boston and Brown University, Boston is approximately 54.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elm St @ Main St

Elm St @ Main St is located at Elm St @ Main St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Elm St @ Main St:

  • Waltham
  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Elm St @ Main St:

  • Elm St @ Main St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Public transit stations close to Brown University, Boston

Brown University is located at Waterman Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Providence.

Train stations close to Brown University:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Brown University:

  • S Main Before Power
  • S Water After Crawford
  • Waterman Before Hope

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University by bus and train via 556, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and ACELA

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 556 bus from Elm St @ Main St station to Washington St @ Harvard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Bus - 556556
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Elm St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Harvard St
    ID 7632
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newtonville
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #586 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ACELA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 556, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ACELA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elm St @ Main St and Brown University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University?

    The 554 bus line goes from Newton Corner station near Elm St @ Main St in Waltham to Washington St @ Harvard St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Washington St @ Harvard St station near Brown University in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elm St @ Main St to Brown University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elm St @ Main St in Waltham and Brown University in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elm St @ Main St to get to Brown University?

    Get on the 554 bus from the Newton Corner stop near Elm St @ Main St in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elm St @ Main St and Brown University?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Harvard St station, which is closest to Brown University in Boston.

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