Getting to Boston Health Sciences Campus
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The Boston Health Sciences Campus is easy to get around car-free. Check out the options below and other commuter benefits.
Guaranteed Ride Home Program
Never be stuck on campus in case of emergency. The Guaranteed Ride Home Program provides you with six free Uber rides per year in case of emergencies. Offered by the A Better City Transportation Management Association (ABC TMA). Register Now for Guaranteed Ride Home
Transportation Options
Alternative Transportation
Bluebike Boston Membership Discounts
All Tufts students, faculty, and staff are eligible for a nearly 50% discount on an annual Bluebikes Membership. BlueBikes is the Boston region’s bike share program, providing traditional and electric bikes in Boston, Somerville, Medford, Cambridge, Brookline, and beyond. BlueBikes provide fun, fast, and convenient transportation on demand. Learn more about the BlueBikes program and how to get your discount on the Discounted BlueBikes Membership page. Download the BlueBikes app to get started with your first bike ride.
Carpool Matching
GoMassCommute offers carpool matching. Sign in to GoMassCommute and click on "Find".
Car Rental
If a car is required for university business, Tufts has a fleet of cars as well as agreements with rental car companies. Learn more about our fleet.
Vanpool Subsidy/Reimbursement
Receive up to $150 to subsidize changing to a vanpool commute.
Zipcar
Tufts community members have access to discounted Zipcar membership.
Public Transportation
Subway (The T)
Take the Orange line to Tufts Medical Center Station. Other nearby MBTA stops are Downtown Crossing (Red/Orange Line) and Boylston (all Green Line routes).
Commuter Rail
Take the Commuter rail to Back Bay or South Station. Tufts Boston Campus is about a 12-minute walk from South Station or a 20-minute walk from Back Bay.
Bus
- #11 City Point Downtown Bayview Route
- #43 Park St & Tremont St via Tremont
- #55 Park St & Tremont St via Copley Station
- SL5 Silver Line Downtown—Dudley Station
*For Schedules, Maps and Rider Tools, visit: mbta.com.
MBTA Discount
35% discount for students and employees.
Faculty, staff and students are all eligible for discounted MBTA passes.
Parking
Permits
Parking permits on the Boston Health Sciences campus are managed by Tufts Medical Center Parking and Transportation Services.
Boston Health Sciences Parking Permits can be used on the Medford/Somerville campus by applying for parking reciprocity.
Visitor Parking
Visitors may use the Tufts Medical Center Parking Garage. This facility is not owned or managed by Tufts University. Standard rates and policies apply.
Interactive Parking Map
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