How to get from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA by bus and train?

From Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA by bus and train

To get from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Brandeis/Roberts station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $6.15. The bus and train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

55min$6.15
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7070
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Brandeis/Roberts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Cross St
    ID 8297
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Brandeis/Roberts station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

71min$9.40
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 558558
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Brandeis/Roberts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riverside
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA

The distance between Brandeis/Roberts and Newton, MA is approximately 7.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brandeis/Roberts) and destination (Newton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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From Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Brandeis/Roberts station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

71min$9.40
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 558558
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Brandeis/Roberts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riverside
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 70, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 558, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct train between Brandeis/Roberts and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Brandeis/Roberts in Waltham to Waltham station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Waltham station near Newton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brandeis/Roberts and Newton, MA by train and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brandeis/Roberts to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Brandeis/Roberts in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brandeis/Roberts and Newton, MA?

    Get off the train at the Waltham stop, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Brandeis/Roberts to Newton, MA costs $6.15.

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