Directions and Parking
How to find us
Conveniently located in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, the Harvard Dental Center is easy to access whether you’re driving, taking public transportation, or walking from nearby locations. All patients receive discounted parking. Please contact the HDC for details.
Use the directions below to plan your visit.
Choose your mode of travel
From South of Boston
Take I-93 North to exit 26 (Cambridge/Storrow Drive). Keep left at the end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow Drive approximately 2.5 miles to Kenmore Square exit (on left). Bear right at end of exit ramp into Kenmore Square. Take leftmost fork at intersection onto Brookline Avenue. Follow Brookline Avenue approximately 2 miles (Beth Israel Hospital will be on left). Watch for blue and white Harvard Medical Area signs.
From West of Boston
Take I-90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to exit 18 (Cambridge/Allston). Bear right after toll booth at end of exit ramp. Turn right after lights (before the bridge) onto Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow Drive (about one mile) to Kenmore Square exit. Bear right at end of exit ramp into Kenmore Square. Take leftmost fork at intersection onto Brookline Avenue. Follow Brookline Avenue approximately 2 miles (Beth Israel Hospital will be on left). Watch for blue and white Harvard Medical Area signs.
From North of Boston
Take I-93 South to exit 26 (Storrow Drive/North Station). Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow Drive approximately 2.5 miles to Kenmore Square exit (on left). Bear right at end of exit ramp into Kenmore Square. Take leftmost fork at intersection onto Brookline Avenue. Follow Brookline Avenue approximately 2 miles (Beth Israel Hospital will be on the left). Watch for blue and white Harvard Medical Area signs.
From Logan Airport
Take Rte. 1A South through Sumner Tunnel after leaving Logan Airport. Watch for detour signs that periodically direct traffic north before allowing access to Rte. 1A South. After tunnel, turn right onto I-93 N. Follow I-93 N about 1/4 mile to exit 26 (Cambridge/ Storrow Drive). Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow Drive approximately 2.5 miles to Kenmore Square exit ( on left). Bear right at end of exit ramp into Kenmore Square. Take leftmost fork at intersection onto Brookline Avenue. Follow Brookline Avenue approximately 2 miles (Beth Israel Hospital will be on left). Watch for blue and white Harvard Medical Area signs.
Green Line
D Line
Take train to Longwood Station. From station, turn left on to Chapel Street and walk up short hill to Longwood Avenue. Turn left on to Longwood Avenue. Harvard School of Dental Medicine is about a 10 minute walk from the Longwood Station and is located on the right.
E Line
Take train to Longwood Medical Area Station. From stop, proceed down Longwood Avenue towards the hospitals. Harvard School of Dental Medicine is about a 5 minute walk from the Longwood Medical Area Station and is located on the left.
Route 39
Forest Hills Sta. – Back Bay Sta. via Huntington Ave.
Route 47
Central Square, Cambridge - Albany St. Via South End Medical Area, Dudley Station & Longwood Medical Area39 - Forest Hills Sta. - Back Bay Sta. via Huntington Ave. Exit bus in front of Children's Hospital. Walk towards s towards Huntington Avenue, The Harvard Dental School is across the street from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.
Route CT2
Kendall Square Station – Ruggles Station Via Longwood Medical Area. Exit bus in front of Children's Hospital. Walk towards s towards Huntington Avenue, The Harvard Dental School is across the street from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.
Route 8
Harbor Point/UMass - Kenmore Station via B.U. Medical Center & Dudley Station
Route 19
Fields Corner Sta. - Kenmore or Ruggles Sta. via Grove Hall & Dudley Station. Exit bus in front of Children's Hospital. Walk towards s towards Huntington Avenue, The Harvard Dental School is across the street from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.
For the M2 route (Harvard Medical School-Harvard Square) a Harvard ID or pre-purchased pass is required.
WHEN: Shuttles run Monday-Friday 5:05 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. except holidays. High-frequency service during rush hours, limited-service mid-days and nights. No weekend service except limited M2 Saturday service. Reduced M2 service in summer.
Parking
Standard Parking
Patients can park in the underground garage located at 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, beneath the Harvard Medical School Conference Center.
- Fee: $17 per visit.
- How to Park: Enter through the far-right corner of the building and proceed underground. A parking attendant, but may not be visible from the street, will direct you.
Accessible Parking
For mobility-impaired patients requiring accessible parking:
- Notify our staff in advance so arrangements can be made.
- Upon arrival, pull up to the parking attendant booth located near the building entrance to check in.
- Fee: $17 per visit.
Important: Bring your parking ticket with you for validation at the front desk after payment. For any additional questions or special accommodations, please call (617) 432-1434 ahead of your visit.