UMass Boston

Shuttle Bus Information

View our shuttle schedule, discover GPS tracking features, and explore advertising opportunities on our shuttle bus service.

Current Shuttle Schedule

Summer service is currently in effect through September 7, 2026.

Summer Shuttle Schedule (Effective May 23, 2026)

Service Hours

Day Service Hours
Monday–Friday 5:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m.
Saturday–Sunday 7:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m.

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Fall Shuttle Schedule (Effective September 8, 2026)

Service Hours

Day Service Hours
Monday–Thursday 5:30 a.m.–1:20 a.m.
Friday 5:30 a.m.–2:20 a.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.–2:20 a.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m.–1:20 a.m.

Late-Night Shuttle Service

The final shuttle loop is scheduled around the expected last MBTA trains at JFK/UMass Station. MBTA train times and service are subject to change, so UMass Boston cannot guarantee connections to MBTA trains.

Late-Night Service Sunday–Thursday Friday–Saturday
Final scheduled Campus Center departure 12:15 a.m. 1:15 a.m.
JFK/UMass arrival 12:30 a.m. 1:30 a.m.
Final scheduled JFK/UMass departure 1:05 a.m. 2:05 a.m.
Final Campus Center arrival 1:20 a.m. 2:20 a.m.

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Shuttle Stops

The shuttle connects JFK/UMass Station and Bayside with campus and serves the following stops:

Inbound

  • JFK/UMass Station
  • Bayside Inbound
  • Mt. Vernon @ University Drive Inbound
  • JFK Library/Commonwealth Museum Inbound
  • Campus Center

Outbound

  • University Drive West Outbound
  • Mt. Vernon @ University Drive Outbound
  • Bayside Outbound

View shuttle stops on the campus map.

Shuttle Bus GPS Tracking

Track shuttle buses in real time using the shuttle tracker in your web browser or the TransLoc app on your mobile device.

Shuttle Bus Advertising

Interested in advertising on UMass Boston shuttle buses? Review the advertising guidelines and requirements below.

Shuttle Bus Advertising Guidelines

File Design

  • Paper size and orientation: Please design your file on 11x17-inch paper in landscape orientation.
  • File format: Save your design as a PDF.
  • Design assistance: If you need help with your design, please complete a request using the Creative Services Request Form.

Printing Details

  • Printing information: All ads are printed by Quinn Graphics to meet the required specifications for the shuttles.
  • Size and format: 11x17 inches, landscape format.
  • Material: Index stock with lamination.
  • Quantity: Order 10–20 ads to cover 1–2 ads per shuttle bus.
  • Order instructions: Clearly indicate that it is a shuttle ad in the comments when placing your order.
  • Delivery address: Transportation Services, Service & Supply, Lower Level.
  • Printing questions and cost estimates: Contact Quinn Graphics.

Placement Details

  • Ad requirements: Ads must comply with university policy and the student code of conduct.
  • Review process: Once received at our office, ads will be reviewed and forwarded to our shuttle contractor on the next available Friday.
  • Installation: The contractor installs ads on Saturdays.

Ad Duration

  • Ads for events: Ads will be removed and recycled after the event date.
  • Undated ads: Ads will be removed and recycled on June 30 at the end of the current fiscal year.

Further Inquiries

For additional questions, please email TransDM@umb.edu.

Contact Us

Transportation Services
Service & Supply, Lower Level
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125

Phone: 617.287.5041

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

General inquiries:
parking.trans@umb.edu

Commuting inquiries:
TransDM@umb.edu