Harvard Shuttle
HARVARD SQUARE CLOSURE 10/1/26
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the "Super Crosswalks" in Harvard Square, located between the Harvard Square Kiosk and the Harvard Coop, will be closed for construction and paving. Northbound traffic through the Square will be detoured via Mt. Auburn St to Mass Ave. Southbound traffic will be allowed through but will experience delays.
Please expect congestion and slow-moving traffic throughout Harvard Square and surrounding areas, and allow extra time for travel. The rain date is Friday, October 2, 2026.
Learn more about the project here.
Harvard Square (Tasty Burger) shuttle stop will be closed, please board the bus at HKS (Northbound) at the intersection of JFK St & South St. Expect major delays for all shuttles.
Harvard Shuttle
Moving the Harvard community across the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
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Harvard Shuttle
Providing safe, convenient, and reliable transportation throughout the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
Harvard Evening Van
Providing on-demand van service every night between 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. throughout the academic year in the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
Charters
Providing the Harvard community with charter services in and around the Boston area.
Fleet Management
Providing comprehensive fleet management services, including vehicle acquisition, leasing, maintenance, and a fuel administration program to Harvard schools and departments.
Resources
Campus Accessibility
Find more information about the daytime van and accessible parking options on campus.
Transportation & Safety
Navigate campus with confidence - your safety, our priority!
Bike & Scooter Policy
Learn more about how scooters, as well as children's bicycles, are allowed on all Harvard Shuttles.
Shuttle Guidelines
Safety is our top priority for members of the Harvard community and beyond.
Useful Apps
Harvard Van
Download for booking of the evening safety van and, if eligible, the disability day van.
M2 Shuttle (Cambridge-HMS)
The Longwood Collective operates the M2 shuttle, which connects Harvard Medical School in the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) to Harvard Square (Lamont Library). Download the Transloc app for real-time shuttle tracking.
Citymapper
Use the Citymapper app to track Harvard Shuttles, Harvard Evening Van, MBTA transit service, Bluebikes and the M2 shuttle service.
News & Events
Harvard Shuttles Launch Citymapper
Harvard Transit is replacing Passio GO! with Citymapper after a year-long, community-informed review to deliver a more reliable and integrated shuttle-tracking experience.
Harvard Transit: Shuttle Survey
Harvard Transit is launching a year-long initiative to review Harvard Shuttle ridership. As part of this effort, we’ll be conducting brief on-site surveys to better understand how our shuttles are used by students, faculty, staff, residents, and community...
Harvard Hosts 2025 Collegiate Bus Roadeo
Harvard University Transit Services & Fleet Management proudly hosted the 4th annual 2025 Collegiate Bus Roadeo on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Transportation Supports Arctic Expedition
Harvard Fleet Management orchestrated the leasing, uplifts and modifications, and full-service preparation of a van to support a 5,000-mile cross-country expedition into the Arctic for SEAS researchers.
Shuttle Tracking Available in Harvard Van app
The Harvard Shuttle may be a quicker and more convenient way of getting to your destination! Harvard Transit is excited to announce that real-time tracking information of the Harvard Shuttles is now visible in the Harvard Van app.
