#  Transportation 

 



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## **Harvard is Located on the Red Line (MBTA)**

 ![Red Line-Outbound](/sites/g/files/omnuum8401/files/prospective-students/files/1024px-outbound_train_at_harvard.jpg)

 



 

##  Getting To and Around Harvard University 

 





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Start planning your trip to Havard with the Harvard College [visiting](https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/visit/directions-parking) page, where you will find helpful information for getting to and around the Harvard campus.

Harvard University Campus Services Transportation & Parking site - [http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/ ](http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/)- offers comprehensive information on shuttle services within and between Harvard's Cambridge and Boston campuses.

 

 



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Bicycling in the Boston/Cambridge area is a popular mode of transportation for students and employees. There are several car-free bike lanes on public streets and a wealth of bike paths.

To stay safe on campus, Harvard students are offered many services including bike registration, discounted bike helmets, bike repair stations and bike repair classes. Visit the [Transportation and Parking Office](http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/commuterchoice/bike/safety-and-maintenance) for details. Parking your bike on campus is easy with thousands of bike parking spaces including covered and secure locations.

Harvard affiliates are eligible for a discounted [Hubway](https://www.thehubway.com/) Annual Membership for only $50 - more than 40% off the regular price. Register for a membership [here](http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/commuterchoice/bike/hubway-bike-share-program),

For more on biking in the Boston/Cambridge area, check out Boston's [official bicycling website](http://www.cityofboston.gov/bikes/) with information on bike paths, bikes on public transit, bike parking and much more. And, the [Masschusetts Bicycling Coalition (MassBike](http://www.massbike.org/)) offering maps, tours and information on bike shops.

 

 



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GSAS students may take advantage of the [MBTA Semester Pass Program](https://gsas.harvard.edu/student-life/harvard-resources/mbta-semester-pass-program), which offers a 50% discount.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ([MBTA](http://www.mbta.com/index.asp)) is an easy way of getting around the city and offers subway, bus, commuter rail and boat service. Harvard University is located on the [Red Line](http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=RED) and these [bus routes](http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=12084).

 

 



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Parking on campus is very difficult and there are no university parking lots with parking spaces allocated to students. The [Harvard Transportation & Parking Office](http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/parking) can help students with autos navigate parking on and around campus. The University accepts [parking applications](http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/parking/students-tenants/new-applicants) throughout the year.

 

 



###    Ride Share  expand\_more  

[Zimride](http://www.zimride.com/crimson/) is a social network for sharing rides. Whether you have a car or need a ride, Zimride matches you with Harvard friends, classmates and colleagues. Anyone who is 18 years or older and has a Harvard e-mail address can use Zimride.

 

 



###    Zipcar  expand\_more  

[Zipcar](http://www.zipcar.com/crimson), a provider of cars-by-the-hour, is another alternative to owning a car in the Cambridge area. Harvard students 18 years and older can join Zipcar for an annual fee of $15.