North Station to Brandeis University
How to get from North Station to Brandeis University on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Brandeis University
- Fitchburg Line
- Take the Fitchburg LineFrom North Station, toward Wachusett5 stops, about 25 min
- Get off at Brandeis/Roberts
- Walk about 7 min to Brandeis University
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Brandeis/Roberts, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes. On weekdays Fitchburg Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Brandeis
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett.
- Ride about 25 min to Brandeis/Roberts, with 4 stops on the way.
- Walk about 7 min to Brandeis University.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:40 am | 11:50 pm | About once an hour | About 32 min |
| Saturday | 7:45 am | 11:40 pm | About every 2 hours | About 32 min |
| Sunday | 7:45 am | 11:40 pm | About every 2 hours | About 32 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves North Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Fitchburg Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:50 pm and gets to Brandeis University around 12:22 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Wachusett on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Brandeis has its own Commuter Rail stop, Brandeis/Roberts, at the foot of campus.
- North Station sits under TD Garden. The Orange and Green Lines are underground and the Commuter Rail tracks are on the main level.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station and Brandeis/Roberts) as accessible. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. North Station to Brandeis/Roberts is a Zone 2 fare, $7.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
North Station to Brandeis University: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Brandeis University by public transit?
Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Brandeis/Roberts, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Brandeis University?
About 32 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Fitchburg Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Fitchburg Line trains run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Brandeis University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:50 pm and gets to Brandeis University around 12:22 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Fitchburg Line timetable
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Brandeis/Roberts station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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