Directions to MIT

There are a number of options available for transportation to MIT. Directions via public transportation for Logan International Airport and by car from north, south and west including parking suggestions can be found at: http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?section=directions.

Parking at MIT

Information about parking during orientation can be found on the website at: http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/parking/index.html.

Hotel Information

Local hotel information can be found on the Parent Orientation Overview page.

Baggage Storage

If you need to have your child's baggage sent to Cambridge prior to your arrival, you must make arrangements with a separate company. You cannot ship directly to MIT. You must ship to a storage facility.

The nearest storage facility is the Metropolitan Moving and Storage, Corp. The minimum charge for receiving and holding baggage is $60. Call 617-547-8180 for more information. All baggage transportation and customs charges on international shipping are your responsibility.

If you are intending to store baggage at Metropolitan Moving and Storage, mark it as follows:

Your Child's Name, MIT, Class of 2013
Metropolitan Moving and Storage, Corp.
134 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

**Hold for pickup on or about Sept. 2, 2009