Transportation

Numerous transportation options are available to area residents.

Personal Motor Vehicles

Visit the Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles Web site to learn how to apply for or change your driver's license or motor vehicle registration, or to download a copy of the Massachusetts Driver's Manual.

Harvard University Transportation

Harvard University provides a range of transportation options between Cambridge residential areas and the Cambridge and Allston campuses. For details, please visit the University Operations Services Web site or call their office at 617-495-0400.

Longwood Medical Area Shuttle

For information about the Longwood Medical Area shuttle, visit the MASCO Web site.

Bicycling

Bicycling is a convenient means of getting aound the Cambridge and Boston areas. Traffic flow is heavy, however, so wearing a helmet is advisable.We strongly recommend that you purchase a high-quality U-shaped lock and register your bicycle with the Harvard University Police Department.

Useful resources for affiliates commuting by bicycle are available on Harvard's Commuter Choice Web site.

Subway and Buses

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) runs local and commuter trains and buses.

Allston-Brighton Taxi: 617-739-5000	Cambridge Checker : 617-497-1500
Ambassador Brattle Taxi: 617-492-1100	ITOA: 617-323-6000
Boston Cab: 617-536-3200	Metro Cab: 617-782-5500
Boston Town Taxi: 617-536-5000	Yellow Taxi: 617-876-5000
Cambridge Cab: 617-776-5000	Yellow Cab (Somerville): 617-625-5000

Buses (long-distance travel)

You must go to South Station on the Red Line of the MBTA train route or by car or taxi to use the following commercial bus companies.