UMass Boston

Shuttle Bus Information

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

Spring Shuttle Schedule (Effective 1/27/25)

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’d like to advertise on our university shuttle buses, please follow the guidelines below:

File Design

  • Paper Size & 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 on the shuttles.
  • Size & Format: 11x17 inches, landscape format.
  • Material: Index stock with lamination.
  • Quantity: Order 10–20 ads (this will 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.
  • Contact for Inquiries: For printing questions and cost estimates, email Quinn Graphics at Quinn.graphics@umb.edu.

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 Day: The contractor installs ads on Saturdays.

Ad Duration:

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

Further Inquiries

For additional questions, 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