Getting to MGH

We suggest that you read the “Transportation Tips” section first, and then go to the section listed below that best describes your situation. Keep in mind that you may qualify for help under more than one category.

Sections:

Transportation Tips
For Everyone

For Certain People or Situations

Those with a temporary or permanent disability
(examples: use a wheelchair, can't take public transportation, and/or unable to sit upright)
Those age 60 or over
• Those age 60 or over who live in Boston
Coming for cancer treatment
Long-distance travel
Visiting an inpatient
Interpreter Services
Transportation Planner Tools

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Transportation Tips
For Everyone

For Certain People or Situations

Do you have a temporary or permanent disability?

• IF you cannot take regular public transportation
  • The RIDE
  • MassHealth
  • Boston Taxi Discount Program

• If you use a wheelchair
  • The RIDE
  • Taxis with Wheelchair Capacity

• If you are unable to sit-up, OR you need someone to carry you up or down stairs in your home.
  • Ambulance

Are you over age 60?

• Elder Service Agencies

Are you over age 60 AND living in Boston?

• Boston Senior Shuttle
• Boston Taxi Discount Program

Are you coming for cancer treatment?

• The American Cancer Society (ACS)
• MGH Oncology Resource Specialist

Are you traveling long-distance to get here?

• Trains
• Buses
• Planes
• Tip- places to stay

Are you visiting a patient?

• Public Transportation
• The RIDE (must be unable to take public transportation)
• Boston Senior Shuttle (must be Boston resident, age 60 or over)
• Paul's Ride

Interpreter Service
The hospital provides free, trained medical interpreters for patients and families. If possible, please call (617) 726-6966/TTY 617-726-0354 in advance to schedule an interpreter. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, and need to request an interpreter you can send an e-mail to mghinterpreters@partners.org.

Transportation Planner Tools

Important Names and Numbers - a place to keep track of where you are going and who is taking you there.

Treatment Calendar - organize your appointments and transportation plans in a handy calendar format:  MS Word | .pdf