Alternative Transportation

Healthy, Convenient, and Eco-Friendly

Alternative modes of transportation provide reduced commuting costs, reduced stress, improved health, and benefits the environment. Boston campus transportation options include walking, biking, public transportation, electric vehicles, and carpooling. Northeastern encourages alternative modes of transportation for convenient, healthy ways to lessen the environmental impact. Click on the links below for helpful information on the transportation options and benefits available.

Transportation Options

Biking to Boston Campus

Biking to campus is a great way to exercise and save money on your commute to the campus. Northeastern provides convenient bike racks and protected storage, bike registration, and bike sharing.

Public Transportation

Northeastern University’s Boston campus is directly served by the MBTA’s Orange and Green subway lines, and multiple bus lines. Service to the Ruggles Commuter Rail station that provides direct service to Boston’s southern suburbs will be expanded with a new third platform in 2020.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Northeastern has 12 charging stations available to faculty, student, staff, and visitors in the Columbus and Gainsborough garages. Visitors must use the Gainsborough garage.

Columbus Ave. Pedestrian and Bike Detour at EXP