Navigating into Boston for the first time can be confusing. There are a variety of transportation options available for convenience. Whether planning to arrive by plane, train, or by car, please review below for helpful information in planning your trip. Boston is ranked one of the top cities for traffic congestion. It is strongly advised to utilize public transit, or park outside the city and take public transit into the LOC site. For local maps of the Northeastern School of Law Boston campus, please click here. Note: The University Bookstore is located in the Curry Student Center (labeled CSC on the map).
Air
Boston is served by Logan International Airport (BOS). Flights are available from all major carriers. Logan Airport is located approximately 6 miles east of the Northeastern University School of Law campus across the harbor in East Boston. There are multiple options available for transportation from the airport to the campus.
- MBTA Silver Line Bus to South Station, 21 minutes. Transfer to the Orange or Green line. $Free.
- MBTA Red line to Downtown Crossing 1 stop. Approximately 2 minutes. $2.40
- MBTA Orange Line to Ruggles station. 5 stops. Approximately 7 minutes. $Free transfer. 2 minute walk to NUSL campus
- MBTA Red line to Downtown Crossing 1 stop. Approximately 2 minutes. $2.40
- MBTA Blue line to State Street. 3 stops. Approximately 6 minutes. $2.40
- MBTA Orange Line to Ruggles station. 5 stops. Approximately 7 minutes. $Free transfer. 2 minute walk to NUSL campus
- Rideshare to 416 Huntington Avenue, approximately 20-40 minutes traffic dependent. $20-$40 variable
- Car rental options are available on-site. Please see the car section for driving and parking information.
Public Transit
Commuter Rail
The Commuter Rail is a great way to expedite travel by rail into the city and extends the reach of the MBTA’s local rail lines. All Commuter Rail lines run into 2 major hubs, either North or South Station. Most Commuter Rail stations have affordable overnight parking on-site.
- North Station is the terminal stop for the Fitchburg, Lowell, Haverhill, Newburyport, and Rockport Commuter Rail Lines.
- Take the MBTA Orange Line to Ruggles station. 8 stops. Approximately 12 minutes. 2 minute walk to NUSL campus
- Take the MBTA Green Line to Northeastern University station. 9 stops. Approximately 20 minutes. 1 minute walk to NUSL campus.
- South Station is the terminal stop for the Worcester, Needham, Franklin, Fairmount, Providence/ Stoughton, Middleborough/Lakeville, Kingston, and Greenbush Commuter Rail Lines.
- Take the Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence Stoughton lines to Ruggles station. Approximately 8 minutes. 2 minute walk to NUSL campus.
- Walk approximately 9 minutes (.4 miles) to Downtown Crossing. Take the MBTA Orange Line 5 stops, approximately 7 minutes to Ruggles station. 2 minute walk to NUSL campus.
- Take the MBTA Red Line from South Station to Downtown Crossing. Take the MBTA Orange Line 5 stops, approximately 7 minutes to Ruggles station. 2 minute walk to NUSL campus.
Subway
The MBTA’s system of local rail travel makes it easy to navigate between points in and around Boston. Boston’s subway lines are organized by color. Changing between lines is easy via bus, a short walk, or direct transfer at major hubs like Downtown Crossing, State Street, Park Street, and Government Center. NUSL is close to 3 major MBTA Stations:
| Station | Line(s) | Approximate Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Station | Green Line | .06 miles, 1 minute walk |
| Ruggles Station | Orange Line and Commuter Rail | .2 miles, 5 minute walk |
- The Green Line is separated into 4 branches. The B and C lines run between points West of the city into Government Center Station downtown. The D and E lines run between points West of the city into Government Center Station downtown. The D line continues North to Union Square Station, and the E line continues along its new extension North to Medford/Tufts Station.
- The Orange Line runs between points Southwest of the city to Oak Grove Station to the North in Malden.
- The Red Line runs from points South of the city to Alewife Station Northwest of the city in Cambridge. To the South, the Red Line branches off Southwest to Mattapan Station, and Southeast to Braintree Station.
- The Blue Line runs from Bowdoin Station in the West End Northeast to Wonderland Station in Revere.
- The Silver Line Bus runs from points Northeast of the city in Chelsea to points to the Southwest in Roxbury. The Silver Line also runs through the Airport into South Station.
Tickets can be purchased for all subway lines at most stations via Charlie Card kiosks and are available for single trip, daily, or weekly passes. For more information about all subway, bus, and Commuter Rail routes and pricing, please visit the MBTA website. Google maps is a great resource for travelers, and directly integrates MBTA lines and schedules into travel directions. Click on the logo below to navigate directly to the MBTA trip planner.
Bus
- Amtrak trains run regularly from points across the Northeast into Boston via Back Bay and South Station. Check out more information directly from Amtrak by clicking their logo below. Use public transit and ride share instructions on this page to navigate from the stations to campus.
- Most commercial bus lines offer routes into Boston via South Station. Use public transit and ride share instructions on this page to navigate from the station to campus.
- The MBTA has a vast network of local bus lines in and around the city for under $5 one-way. Travelers can pay cash on board, or pre-purchase tickets at major MBTA stations.
Car
Due to the complexities of downtown roadways in Boston, travel by car is not recommended. Parking can be limited and expensive. If your most efficient mode of travel is by car, please make note of recommended routes, parking options, and anticipated costs below. Note that rush hour traffic between the hours of 6:30am-10am and 3pm and 7pm daily can double or triple estimated travel times.
- From the North: Interstate 93 runs through downtown Boston. Interstate 95 runs into Newton, where Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) will bring you into Downtown.
- Recommended Park and Ride: Wonderland Station, Revere. $7 daily parking. Take the Blue Line on site to Government Center. Transfer to the Green Line E branch to Northeastern University.
- From the South: Interstate 93 runs through downtown Boston. Interstate 95 runs into Newton, where Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) will bring you into Downtown. Interstate 495 runs through Hopkinton where Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) will bring you into Downtown.
- Recommended Park and Ride: Braintree Station, Braintree. $9 daily parking, take the Red Line on site to Downtown Crossing. Transfer to the Orange line to Ruggles Station.
- From the West: Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) runs through downtown Boston and interchanges with major routes like Interstate 81, 84, and 87 along the way.
- Recommended Park and Ride: Riverside Station, Newton. $6 daily parking, take the Green Line on site to Hynes Convention Center. Walk .5 miles or approximately 12 minutes to Northeastern University
Parking (updated spring 2025)
- Northeastern University Garages
- Renaissance Park Garage, 835 Columbus Avenue, $42/24 hours Monday-Friday. $20/24 hours Saturday 12:01am to Sunday 11:59pm.
- Gainsborough Garage, 10 Gainsborough Garage, $42/24 hours Monday-Friday. $20/24 hours Saturday 12:01am to Sunday 11:59pm *except when event rate is posted.
Use of a third party parking reservation app like Spot Hero, Parkopedia, ParkWhiz, or Spot Angels is highly recommended for special rates and access to smaller, less advertised lots and personal parking spaces.