New Undergraduate Student Orientation

Directions

Driving

From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) Eastbound

Take exit 14 for I-95/Rt 128. Keep left for 95/128 North. While on the ramp, exit immediately onto exit 24 for Route 30. Bear left onto Route 30. Turn right at the first traffic light onto River Road. Follow this for 1.5 miles, where it turns into South Street. Brandeis is one-half mile ahead on the left, at 415 South Street.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) Westbound

Take exit 15B for Weston, Rte. 30. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Park Road. At the traffic light, turn right onto Route 30. Turn left at the next traffic light onto River Road. Follow this for 1.5 miles, where it turns into South Street. Brandeis is one-half mile ahead on the left, at 415 South Street.

From I-95/Route 128 Southbound

Take exit 24 for Route 30. At end of the ramp, proceed through the light (across Route 30). This is South Street, and Brandeis is two miles ahead on the left.

From I-95/Route 128 Northbound

Take exit 24 for Route 30. Route 30 is one of several options at this exit, so follow signs carefully. Turn left at the top of the ramp onto Route 30. Turn right at the traffic lights. This is South Street, and Brandeis is two miles ahead on the left.

Public Transportation

Brandeis is accessible by various forms of transportation. The following information will assist you in making your travel plans.

Trains

Most Amtrak trains arrive at Boston’s South Station. Once at South Station you can take the MBTA or "T" (the Boston subway system) or a taxi to Boston’s North Station. From North Station, transfer to the commuter rail train that departs for Fitchburg (via South Acton). Brandeis University borders the Brandeis/Roberts stop on that line. To contact Amtrak, call 800-872-7245 or Boston’s local Amtrak, 617-345-7460.

Airlines

If you are planning on taking a plane, we recommend that you arrive at Boston’s Logan Airport. There are a number of commercial shuttles that will transport you between the airport and Brandeis.

Buses

Brandeis students often use Greyhound and Peter Pan buses to get to and from the Mass Bay Transit Authority stations. Buses arrive and depart from South Station in Boston. From South Station, take the MBTA and follow the "Trains" directions above.

Taxi/Shuttle Services

Many students also choose taxis and airport shuttle services to bring them to and from Brandeis.