Getting to MIT

Directions to MIT

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Parking in Cambridge and Boston is generally not an enjoyable experience. Whenever possible, park your car at the hotel at which you are staying, or use public transportation to get to the MIT campus. If you must drive to the campus, there is both on- and off-street parking available, but most public parking is not very close to the center of the MIT campus (unless you arrive early in the morning or late in the evening).

There is metered parking on Massachusetts Avenue for short stays and evenings/weekends, as well as a number of lots at which you may park for a fee. These include Vassar St. Public Parking at the corner of Massa­chusetts Avenue and Vassar Street, University Park I Star Market Public Parking, and the Marriott Parking Garage on Ames St. and Broadway.

MIT is located on the north shore of the Charles River Basin in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA The campus is within 3 miles of two major interstate highways, less than 6 miles from a major international airport, and is accessible via public transportation. MIT is a 15-30 minute walk from downtown Boston (depending on the weather). MIT is also a 30-40 minute walk from Harvard University (located just up the river from the MIT campus).

From Logan Airport

by taxi- Taxi fare from the airport is about $35-$40. During non-rush hour, the taxi ride will take about 15 minutes. During rush hour, the ride could take 30 minutes or more.

by 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). Under normal conditions the ride will take about one-half hour and the fare is $2.00 (Charlie Card) or $2.50 (cash).

by car- Leaving the airport, follow the signs to the Sumner Tunnel. Enter the tunnel and stay in the right lane. At the end of the tunnel, continue to stay in the right lane, start down an incline and bear to the right immediately at the sign for Storrow Drive. Take Exit 26 for Cambridge/Somerville. Follow the signs for Back Bay/Cam­ bridge (do not take the exit for Cambridge/Somerville). Stay in the right lane and follow the signs for Storrow Drive Westbound. After you pass under the pedestrian walkbridges, change to the left lane and take the exit on your left for 2A North. Turn right onto the Harvard Bridge (Massachusetts Avenue). MIT’s main entrance is 77 Massachusetts Avenue, and it will be on the right at the second set of traffic lights.

By Car

From the North (1-95 or 1-93)

If you are heading south on 1-93, follow 1-93 into Boston then follow the 1-93 instructions below. If you are heading south on 1-95, take the 1-93 South exit (exit 37) then follow the instructions from 1-93. Alternatively, take the 1-90 East exit (Massachusetts Turnpike) from 1-95 then follow the instructions from 1-90.

From the South (1-95 or 1-93)

If you are heading north on 1-93, follow 1-93 into Boston then follow the 1-93 instructions below. If you are heading north on 1-95, take the 1-93 North exit then follow the instructions from 1-93. Alternatively, take the 1-90 East exit from 1-95 then follow the instructions from 1-90.

From the West (1-90) (Mass Turnpike)

Follow 1-90 east to the Cambridge/Brighton exit (exit 18). Following the signs to Cambridge, cross the River Street Bridge, and continue straight about 1 mile to Central Square. Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue and follow Massachusetts Avenue for about a half mile. The main entrance to MIT will be on your left. If you cross the river again, you have gone too far.

From Route 1-93

From 1-93, take exit 26, and follow the signs to Back Bay along Storrow Drive West, approximately 1.5 miles, to the exit for Route 2A. The exit will be on the left, just before the Harvard Bridge (more appropriately called the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge). The Charles River will be on your right. As you cross the bridge, you will be looking at MIT- the Great Dome and academic facilities are on the right, the dormitories and athletic facili­ties are on the left.

Parking Facilities

The following public parking facilities (as highlighted on the map) are in the MIT area and may be used by vendors, visitors and others who have business with MIT, but who do not have an MIT parking permit.

One Memorial Drive Garage
(Entrance is on Memorial Drive)
Questions? Call 617-621-1238

245 Riverview Garage
(Entrance is on First Street)
Questions? Call 617-494-1619

4 Cambridge Center
(Entrance on Ames St. or Broadway)
Questions? Call 617-225-0830

5 Cambridge Center, East Garage
(Ames St./Broadway) Hours: Open 24 Hours
Questions? Call 617-621-3115

7 Cambridge Center, West Garage
(Ames St /Galileo Way) Hours: Open 24 Hours
Questions? Call 617-621-3115

10 Cambridge Center, North Garage
(Binney St. off Broadway) Hours: Open 24 Hours
Questions? Call 617-621-3115

55 Franklin St. Garage, University Park
30 minutes or less: $4
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Questions? Call 617-621-8023

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