Shuttle Information
Inter-campus travel and connecting to the Greater Boston Area
Getting Around Campus
B-Line Shuttle
Travel time: The shuttle arrives in 20 min intervals.
Stops include: North Campus, Falcone, Collins, Fenway (South Campus)
Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 12:20am (first bus leaves North Campus at 7 am, last bus leaves North Campus at 12 am)
Sat-Sun: No Service (use Waverley Express for getting around campus on the weekends)
Waverley Express
Travel time: The shuttle arrives in 30 min intervals.
Stops Include: North Campus, Falcone, Collins, Fenway (South Campus), Waverly Square (Belmont Bus Station)
Mon-Fri: 6:30am - 12:30am (first bus leaves North Campus at 6:30 am, last bus leaves North Campus at 12 am)
Sat: 11:00am - 1:30am (first bus leaves North Campus at 11 am, last bus leaves North Campus at 1 am)
Sun: 11:00am - 10:40pm (first bus leaves North Campus at 11:00 am, last bus leaves North Campus at 10:10 pm)
Live Bus Tracking
The new Campus Mobility Application, Transloc, will provide live tracking of the Bentley shuttles, bus capacity and arrival times. Updates and information will be broadcast through the application. Feedback and concerns can also be received via the application.
Please download the Transloc application; information may be found at Bentley.transloc.com. You can also download the app on your Apple or Android device by searching Transloc Rider in the appropriate App Store.
Inclement Weather
The Bentley Community will receive an email with any schedule changes due to inclement weather. Also, schedule changes will be noted on the Transloc Rider app. All inclement weather-related policies can be found on the University Police site.
There are several options when it comes to getting to and from campus. See below suggested routes, associate costs, and relevant information that will help you transport to Harvard Square and Downtown Boston.
| Information | Harvard Square | Downtown Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Type | MBTA 73 Bus | Commuter Rail |
| Cash Cost | $2 one way | $6.50 one way |
| Other Payment Cost | Charlie Card/Semester Pass ($1.70 one way) | mTicket |
| End Location | Harvard Square (Cambridge) | North Station Boston |
| Connections | Red Line Subway and Buses | Green Line and Commuter Rail |
*Shuttle times are approximate. Please use the shuttle tracker Transloc Rider to find out the exact location of the bus.
Travel Times To
Harvard Square: 30 minutes
Downtown Boston: 30 minutes
First and Last Option: Mon-Frid (7 am/10 pm)
Travel Times From
Harvard Square: 30 minutes
Downtown Boston: 30 minutes
First and Last Option: Mon-Frid (7 am/10 pm)
What is a CharlieCard?
CharlieCards are reusable cards that can be loaded with cash value to pay bus and subway fares. CharlieCards are available for free at the Card office in the Police station.
Prices One-Way
| Bus Route | With CharlieCard | Without CharlieCard |
| 73 | $1.70 | $2.00 |
| 554 | $4.25 | $5.25 |
Online
Go here to add value.
Takes 24 hours to process
On the Bus
Cash only, or a loaded Charlie Card
At a Kiosk
Waverley Sq - Star Market Cust. Service Desk
Harvard Sq - Red Line CharlieCard Terminals
MBTA Semester Pass
●Each Semester, Bentley offers student passes which provide greater value for those that use the MBTA (bus, subway and commuter-rail service) more than 4 times a week.
●The passes reflect a savings of 11% over regular pricing and are valid for unlimited rides for the time period you purchase it for (Fall or Spring Semester). Rates vary by service and zone.
●Passes must be purchased in September and in January. Please check with the Card Office to confirm dates for semester pass availability and deadlines for purchase.
MBTA Links
Reminders
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All Bentley shuttles are free. You need a CharlieCard/Semester Pass or cash when traveling from Waverley Square to your next destination.
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You/your host must show a Bentley ID when boarding
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No smoking, alcohol, food or drink on the bus
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All departure times are approximate. Please arrive at designated bus stop at least 5 minutes before times shown on bentley.transloc.com