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How to get from State / St James to Brown University by bus and train?

From State / St James to Brown University by bus and train

To get from State / St James to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the B17 bus from State / St James station to Taylor / Dwight station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VALLEY FLYER train and finally take the ACELA train from New Haven station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Bus - B17B17
Train - VALLEY FLYERVALLEY FLYER
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from State / St James

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    State / St James
  • 2
    Bus - B17B17
    Wait for bus
    B17
    Union Station Via Wilbraham Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taylor / Dwight
    ID 1416
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - VALLEY FLYERVALLEY FLYER
    Wait for train
    VALLEY FLYER
    New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from State / St James to Brown University by bus and train via B6, VALLEY FLYER and ACELA

To get from State / St James to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the B6 bus from Bay / Saint James (1) station to Springfield Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VALLEY FLYER train and finally take the ACELA train from New Haven station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min.

242min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Train - VALLEY FLYERVALLEY FLYER
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Bay / Saint James (1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay / Saint James (1)
    ID 1331
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Union Station Via Berkshire/Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - VALLEY FLYERVALLEY FLYER
    Wait for train
    VALLEY FLYER
    New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    85 min
  • 9
    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 State / St James to Brown University

The distance between State / St James, Boston and Brown University, Boston is approximately 171.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State / St James 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 State / St James

State / St James is located at State / St James, Boston and the nearest public transit station is State And St. James(Tripper Timepoint).

Train stations close to State / St James:

  • Springfield

Bus stations close to State / St James:

  • State And St. James(Tripper Timepoint)
  • Bay / Saint James (2)
  • Bay / Saint James (1)

Public transit stations close to Brown University, Boston

Brown University is located at Waterman Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is S Water After Crawford.

Train stations close to Brown University:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Brown University:

  • S Water After Crawford
  • Tunnel Before S Main
  • S Main Ns Washington

Alternative route from State / St James to Brown University by bus and train via B6, VALLEY FLYER and ACELA

To get from State / St James to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the B6 bus from Bay / Saint James (1) station to Springfield Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VALLEY FLYER train and finally take the ACELA train from New Haven station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min.

242min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Train - VALLEY FLYERVALLEY FLYER
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Bay / Saint James (1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay / Saint James (1)
    ID 1331
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Union Station Via Berkshire/Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - VALLEY FLYERVALLEY FLYER
    Wait for train
    VALLEY FLYER
    New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    85 min
  • 9
    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 State / St James to Brown University?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line B17, Bus line VALLEY FLYER, Bus line ACELA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from State / St James to Brown University?

    The alternative route takes 242 minutes, using Bus line B6, Bus line VALLEY FLYER, Bus line ACELA.

  • Is there a direct bus between State / St James and Brown University in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from State / St James to Brown University in Boston?

    The B17 bus line goes from Union Station Via Wilbraham Rd station near State / St James to Taylor / Dwight station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Taylor / Dwight station near Brown University in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from State / St James to Brown University in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between State / St James and Brown University in Boston by bus and train is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near State / St James to get to Brown University in Boston?

    Get on the B17 bus from the Union Station Via Wilbraham Rd stop near State / St James in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between State / St James and Brown University in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Taylor / Dwight station, which is closest to Brown University in Boston.