Transportation
All Harvard Shuttle Services are ADA Accessible and free for student use.
Harvard shuttle buses have routes throughout the Cambridge and Allston campuses, including residential locations. The M-2 shuttle provides accessible transportation for Harvard students between the Cambridge and Longwood campuses.
Daytime Van Service
Students who require close proximity transportation outside of the set shuttle routes due to disability or temporary injury may request access to the Daytime Van Service by submitting a Transportation Assistance application.. The Daytime Van Service provides transportation for riders who, because of disability, are unable to use the university’s regular, ADA-compliant shuttles. Rides are limited to travel between Harvard-operated addresses (i.e., all pick-up and drop-off locations must be Harvard-operated addresses) within defined service boundaries. Students approved for the Daytime Van Service are also eligible for priority, close proximity rides on the Evening Van Service. Both services are accessed through one app, named “Harvard Van”
Students who need access to locations beyond the service boundaries should explore accessible options through the MBTA.
During the academic year, the service operates from 8:00 am until 7:00 am Monday through Friday, and 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
During the summer, the services operates Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Accessible Parking
Students who require accessible parking as a reasonable accommodation will not be required to pay more than the yearly student rate for comparable parking types. Students may request accessible parking by submitting a Transportation Assistance application.
Please note that applicants must still purchase a parking permit. Availability varies by location, and individuals with disabilities will not pay more than similarly situated non-disabled individuals.
Harvard Transportation & Parking
Public Parking Garages and Lots in Harvard Square
University Disability Resources
MBTA Public Transportation/Accessible Services
City of Cambridge Parking Spaces
- In the city of Cambridge, individuals with a state-issued disability (HP) plate or placard may park for free in Cambridge-owned spots. For Harvard-owned parking spots, a Harvard University parking permit is required in addition to a plate or placard for accessible parking.
- Metered Parking Map for the City of Cambridge
- Parking locations and permits for Harvard University