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Learning the public transportation system is one of the keys to fully enjoying Boston. There are two main options: the subway (called the T) and buses. There are two T stops in and around campus. One is in Kendall Square, and the other is up Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square. Although there are various bus stops around campus, the main ones are at 77 and 84 Mass. Avenue.

Buses tend to run more frequently, but learning which bus goes where can be a pain. Many students will never ride anything other than the 1 and the CT1 buses that go up and down Mass. Avenue. Moreover, buses can often be delayed by traffic at certain times of day. On the other hand, the T is never delayed by traffic. However, there are fewer routes, but the buses tend to be cleaner. If you use public transportation frequently, you should consider buying a bus and/or T pass through MIT. The discount for students is 50 percent. In any case, public transportation will take you anywhere you want to go around Boston, and it’s cheap. Although some of the facilities could be nicer, few are disappointed with the system.

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cmsowa

'14

Operations Research

5.0

A+

Easy to Go Anywhere in Boston/Cambridge

Between the MBTA ("The T" aka Boston's subway system), the 1 bus, MIT's saferide and Boston Daytime, it's always easy to get anywhere on or off campus.

Jan 20, 2012

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Transportation at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

lizsimon

'13

Mathematics

4.6

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Lots of Good Options

MIT provides a shuttle to the fraternity and sorority houses for free. There is also a T line nearby which is very convenient.

Jan 19, 2012

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Transportation at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Workomatic

'13

Chemical Engineering

4.2

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100% Possible to Get Around

MIT runs several campus shuttles that get you from everywhere important (your dorm, your sorority/fraternity, your classes) to everywhere else important (your friend's dorm, your study group, the subway, Boston, etc.). They run all day and until 2am (4am on Fridays and Saturdays). Most of the drivers are nice, and the GPS-tracking is *usually* working.

MIT is right on the Red Line (subway) and the number 1 bus. These provide easy access to the rest of the city. This review gives an A- because the Boston Transport system shuts down at 12:35am everyday.

Jan 19, 2012

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