UMass Boston

Announcements

  • Shuttle service will not operate on the following dates:
    • December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas Day
    • December 30–31, 2024, due to university closure
    • January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year's Day
  • The MBTA Semester Pass Program for Spring 2025 is open! Purchase your MBTA pass by submitting the online form. For more information, visit the 2025 Spring Semester Pass Information page.

Shuttle Bus Information

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

Fall Shuttle Schedule (Effective 9/3/24)

Track the Shuttle Bus in Real Time

Route 1 Service | Connects JFK/UMass Station and Bayside Inbound with the Campus Center, making the following stops:

Operating hours:

  • Monday – Friday | 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.  
  • Saturday – Sunday | 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. 

Winter Shuttle Schedule (Effective 12/21/24)

Track the Shuttle Bus in Real Time

Route 1 Service | Connects JFK/UMass Station and Bayside Inbound with the Campus Center, making the following stops:

Operating hours:

  • Monday – Friday | 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday | 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Shuttle Bus GPS Tracking

Track the shuttle buses in real-time on your web browser or download the TransLoc App from either the App Store or Google Play to track shuttle buses in real time from your mobile device. 

Shuttle Bus Advertising

If you intend to advertise on the university shuttle buses, please follow these steps:

File Design and Submission:

  • Design your file on 11x17 paper in landscape orientation.
  • Save the file as a PDF.

Printing Details:

  • Print ads at Quinn Graphics.
    • Size: 11x17 inches, landscape format.
    • Material: Index stock with lamination.
    • Recommended quantity: 10 – 20 ads for 1 – 2 ads per shuttle bus.
    • Clearly indicate it's a shuttle ad in the comments when placing your order.
  • Delivery Address: Transportation Services, Quinn, Second floor.
  • For printing inquiries, contact Quinn Graphics at Quinn.graphics@umb.edu.

Placement Details:

  • Once delivered, we'll review the ads for compliance with university display policies.
  • We'll deliver approved ads to our shuttle vendor for placement, which typically occurs over the weekend.
  • Ads run for a minimum of 30 days and are then recycled.

For further inquiries, please email us at TransDM@umb.edu.

Thank you for your interest in advertising with us.

Contact Us

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

Phone: 617.287.5041

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

General inquiries:
Parking.Trans@umb.edu

Commuting inquiries:
TransDM@umb.edu