Finding out how to get around Boston goes hand in hand with finding a place to live. Boston has a well-developed public transportation system consisting of buses, subway trains, and commuter-line trains that run to and from nearby suburbs.<\/p>\n
Boston University Medical Campus <\/strong>:\u00a0 TranSComm – Transportation Solutions for Commuters <\/a><\/p>\n Most students will commute to campus using either Boston\u2019s public transit system, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)<\/a>,\u00a0 The BUS<\/a>, BU\u2019s free shuttle, or by walking or cycling. To determining how far you are willing to commute, and the time involved, use Trip Planner<\/a>.\u00a0 That way you will have a good idea of how far away from the Medical Campus you should look for housing.<\/p>\n Public Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n Shuttle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bikes and Routes<\/strong><\/p>\n Cars and Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n Walking<\/strong> Walking directions to Boston University Medical Campus<\/a> and Campus Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n Safety and Security <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>The University has several resources available to provide you with safety information and advice. BUMC Public Safety<\/a> are staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week, on call at (617) 414-4444<\/strong>. Service calls for security and facilities as well as emergency response are dispatched from the Command and Control Center, located at 750 Albany Street. Please take advantage of:<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n Emergencies: Dial 911<\/strong><\/p>\n Wherever you live in the Boston area, if you need emergency assistance\u2014police, fire, or medical\u2014call 911 immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
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\nBoston is a great walking town because it is beautiful and small. Walking across the city is not difficult. The links below will help you negotiate through the city.<\/p>\n\n
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