Getting Around

Your guide to transportation around and beyond Boston.

MBTA

The MBTA offers many tools to help you plan your commute.  You can sign up for direct text updates on your commute, and get information on the Transit app, which helps track trains and busses in real time, and up to the minute information on delays or service interruptions.

For those who have never taken the subway, check out the MBTA’s Beginner’s Guide to the Subway. 

Discounted MBTA Passes

Prior to the start of each semester, you will have the opportunity to register for a discounted MBTA pass. When you get a pass through the semester program, you get an 11% fare discount. Your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket arrives loaded with the Semester Pass of your choice, depending on which mode of transit you take the most:

  • Semester LinkPass: Unlimited travel on subway and local bus
  • Semester Commuter Rail Pass: Unlimited travel on the Commuter Rail (up to the zone distance purchased), plus unlimited subway and local bus trips

For bus and subway passes, you'll get a CharlieCard that is active for the entire semester. For Commuter Rail and ferry passes, you'll get a new CharlieTicket each month. Information on how to sign up will be sent to you via email, so keep an eye out for it toward the tail end of each semester!

For more information on MBTA passes, you can contact osi [at] emmanuel.edu (osi[at]emmanuel[dot]edu).

Access Pass Program

The MBTA Access Pass (TAP) is a program that provides students with disabilities the opportunity to purchase discounted transportation ($30 per month or $10 per week) through the City of Boston. In order to be eligible, a student must provide documentation of their disability, their RIDE ID number, or submit a Health Care Professional Certification (HCPC) form to apply. Check your eligibility and/or apply online here: Access Pass

Charlie Card Pickup Locations

  • Star Market- 33 Kilmarnock St, Boston, MA 02215
  • 7-Eleven - 722 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
  • 7-Eleven - 141 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

The RIDE

The RIDE Paratransit service provides door-to-door, shared-ride public transportation to people who can’t use the subway, bus, or trolley, all or some of the time due to temporary or permanent disability. The RIDE is available year-round in 58 cities and towns in the greater Boston area, with similar operating hours to the MBTA — generally from 5 AM to 1 AM daily. Students can learn more about The RIDE at mbta.com

 

Longwood Medical Area Shuttles

Emmanuel College is part of the Longwood Medical Area, and as a student, you get access to FREE transportation to and from campus, as well as around Boston. LMA shuttles run on 9 different routes, including pick up from MBTA stations and other COF campuses.  All you need is your Emmanuel ID, and you are set to catch a ride!

 

College Shuttle

The Campus Safety Shuttle operates between Main Campus and the Notre Dame Center Residence Hall on 17 Highland Park Street, Boston. The shuttle operates on the hour and half hour transporting students to and from main campus. The shuttle will also provide transportation to other COF Colleges. Campus Safety vehicles also provide transportation for minor medical matters to local hospitals in the Fenway area.

 

BlueBikes

Bluebikes is the regional public bike share program owned by Boston, Cambridge, Everett, Somerville, and Brookline. Bluebikes Income-Eligible Membership Application

 

Zipcar 

Use the Emmanuel College link for a discounted membership rate. Cars are available 24/7, 365 days a year — a great option for day trips outside of Boston or any off-campus errands. Use the Zipcar app to locate cars closest to you.