MBTA’s College and University Student Guide to the T
Each fall, more than 150,000 students arrive in Boston for the new school year. Many of these students use the T—an expansive network of trains, buses, and ferries with stops near dozens of colleges in the Boston area. And, in most cases, it’s more affordable and convenient than having a car in the city.
Whether you’re meeting up with friends, volunteering, or going to work or class, this guide will help you navigate the T like a pro.
Where Can I Go On the T?
The T serves more than 200 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. From the Commuter Rail—the T’s most expansive mode—to the subway lines that operate within Greater Boston, the T offers a variety of affordable ways to explore the city and beyond.
When you’re ready to venture out, we recommend working backwards to figure out your route. See which line your school or destination is on first, and find a nearby stop or station. And use our Trip Planner to get line and mode recommendations for your most common trips.
Here are some convenient stops and routes near Boston-area schools.
GREEN LINE
B Branch
- Berklee College of Music – Hynes Convention Center
- Boston University – Boston University Central
- Boston College – Boston College
- Emerson College – Boylston
C Branch
- Suffolk University – Government Center
E Branch
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design – Longwood Medical
- Northeastern University – Northeastern University
- New England Conservatory of Music – Northeastern University
- Simmons University – Longwood Medical
- Wentworth Institute of Technology – Museum of Fine Arts
- Harvard University – Harvard
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Kendall/MIT
- UMass Boston – JFK/UMass
ORANGE LINE
- Bunker Hill Community College – Community College
- Suffolk University – State
- Urban College of Boston – Chinatown
- New England School of Law – Tufts Medical Center
BLUE LINE
- Suffolk University – Government Center
BUS
- Berklee College of Music – Route 55
- Cambridge College, Boston – Route 92, Route 93
- Cambridge College, Cambridge – Route 1
- Emerson College – Route 43
- Fisher College – Route 43
- Lesley University – Route 77, Route 96
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Route 1
- Simmons University – Route 19
- Tufts University – Route 80, Route 94, Route 96
- Wentworth Institute of Technology – Route 19