Commute Planning
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Reducing congestion and greenhouse gas emissions are priorities at the University and CommuterChoice is here to help you figure out the best options to get to and from Harvard.
Getting to Allston
Whether you're commuting by shuttle, public transit, bike, or car, there are a variety of convenient options to help you navigate campus.
- American Repertory Theater
- Athletics Complex
- Harvard Business School
- Harvard Science & Engineering Complex
- Rubenstein Treehouse
Shared Mobility
Bluebikes
Travel across greater Boston on publically shared bikes. Bikes can be returned to any of the hundreds of stations across the network including the 14 supported by Harvard. Harvard affiliates receive a discounted annual membership.
Zipcar
Get 24/7 access to dozens of shared cars parked on campus and thousands all over the world for a deeply discounted rate for Harvard affiliates and departments! Simply reserve online, gain access with your Zipcard and drive. Rates always include gas and insurance.
Wayfinding Tools
Transit App
Download the free Transit app to your smartphone for real-time travel options to and around campus using the MBTA, Blue Bikes, Uber/Lyft, and more to receive updates on your preferred transit and bus lines.
MBTA Go
MBTA Go is the official mobile app for live information about MBTA service. You can check arrival times, track vehicles, and learn about the latest closures.
Citymapper
The app provides detailed information about various transportation options, including bus and train schedules, as well as real-time updates about any delays or changes.
MBTA Trip Planner
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Greater Boston’s public transit system, including links to schedules, maps, alerts, and system information.
Harvard Map
The Harvard map includes Transportation attributes such as Bluebikes stations, bike parking facilities, shuttle routes, parking facilities, preferred bike routes, and more around Cambridge and Allston
Google Maps
Google Maps is a great tool to learn about the different driving, biking, and transit riding options available to you.
Local Transit Providers
MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Greater Boston’s public transit system, including links to schedules, maps, alerts, and system information.
M2 Shuttle
The Longwood Collective manages this shuttle connecting Harvard Medical School in the LMA to Harvard Square in Cambridge.
Harvard Shuttle
The Harvard Shuttle operates fixed route bus service during the academic year providing safe, convenient, and reliable transportation throughout the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
