Whether you’re a prospective student or just visiting the Boston area, we invite you to explore SA+P and experience firsthand how MIT is making a better world.
Getting to SA+P
The MET Warehouse
The MET Warehouse at 134 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, is a good starting point to explore SA+P. The MET’s ground floor offers public exhibition spaces, a café, and regularly hosts public events. Public transportation, taxi, or rideshare is recommended, as parking near campus can be limited.
Via public transportation
Boston’s public transportation system, the MBTA, is known as “the T.”
Subway:
The Red Line serves MIT at Kendall/MIT.
Bus:
Routes 64, 68, and 85 stop near the MIT Welcome Center. Route 1 stops on Massachusetts Avenue, about a 15-minute walk from the Welcome Center.
Shuttle:
The EZRide shuttle connects Boston’s North Station with Kendall Square and stops around the MIT campus.
From Logan Airport
Taxi or rideshare:
Taxi fare from the airport is about $35–$40, and a rideshare service can range from about $30–$40. During non-rush hour, the ride will take about 15 minutes; during rush hour, it may take 30 minutes or more.
Subway:
From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). The ride should take about 30 minutes.
Amtrak
South Station, Boston, is the closest train station. South Station is served by the MBTA Red Line, which connects to MIT at the MIT/Kendall stop.
Bluebikes
Bluebikes is the Boston area's public bike share program. There are several stations around campus for renting or returning a bike. Visitors may purchase a day pass, which is valid for 24 hours.
Parking
Parking in Cambridge and Boston can be expensive and difficult to find. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation, taxi, or rideshare when possible. Paid on- and off-street parking is available, although most public parking is some distance from the center of campus.
