Transportation
Brandeis provides safe and efficient transportation for all members of the community who need to travel from one point to another on campus or who need to commute to downtown Waltham, Cambridge or Boston.
Van and Shuttle Services
Brandeis' vans and shuttles travel around campus, Waltham and beyond.
View Vans and Shuttle Schedules
Boston Public Transportation
Subway
Greater Boston's subway system, known as the T, is made up of a variety of transit systems. Trains, buses, and the commuter rail are widely used by the Greater Boston community. The trains travel from the city center out to neighborhoods such as Dorchester, South Boston, Cambridge, Arlington, Medford, East Boston and more.
Commuter Rail
The commuter rail train is a fast and convenient way to get to Boston and Cambridge (as well as some west-lying towns). Schedules vary for the commuter rail on weekends and holidays, so be sure to have a current schedule with you. The train stops at the Brandeis-Roberts station at the south edge of campus, along South Street across from the Epstein Service Center. Allow for a 10-minute walk from the center of main campus.
The train goes east to Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge and North Station in Boston. In Cambridge, the train stops at the Porter Square station, where connections can be made to the Red Line of Boston's 'T' subway system. In Boston, the train stops at North Station, where you can get on both the Green and Orange Lines of the 'T'. These have connections to all other lines of the subway system.
Buses
Buses provide service to virtually all points in the metropolitan Boston area. The number 553 bus runs by Brandeis, goes through the center of Waltham and into Newton. It is a great alternative to driving through Waltham.
From Main Street, at the end of South Street near the Walgreens, or at the Cedarwood stop, located at the back end of campus, one can catch the numbers 70 and 70A buses that go to Central Square in Cambridge by way of Watertown. This bus passes the Watertown Mall and the Arsenal Mall.
Ridesharing Services
Hail a ride via Uber or Lyft from your mobile phone. First time users typically receive a discount or incentive through the app.
ZipCar
ZipCar is a convenient automobile reservation solution, billable by the hour or day. Student membership is just $15 a year.
Carpooling
Bay State Commute is your one-stop shop to find potential rideshare partners and earn rewards for commuting green. Sponsored by Sustainable Brandeis.