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ISMRM Workshop on

MR Spectroscopy:

Frontiers in Molecular & Metabolic Imaging

15-18 October 2024

Boston, MA, USA

Travel & Housing Information

Welcome to

Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Mass General Imaging – Assembly Row

335 Revolution Drive

Somerville, MA 02145

Airport

Attendees can fly into Logan International Airport (BOS), which is about a 25-minute drive to the hospital. There are multiple modes of public transportation from the airport to Mass General Brigham Hospital, Assembly Row.

Transportation from the Airport

Bus

Bus lines running from BOS can be found here, including On Airport Shuttle, Logan Express, and the MBTA Silver Line.

Taxi Service

Taxis are available on the Arrivals level at Terminals A, B, C and E. Taxis at BOS have designated stands, and taxi dispatchers are present in all terminals to assist you in finding transportation from BOS. Do not make use of unlicensed taxis if you would like a safe, hassle-free trip. Official drivers do not stand inside the terminal nor ask if you need a cab.

  • Terminal A—Lot across from the curb on the Arrivals (lower) level of the terminal
  • Terminal B—Level 1 of the Terminal B Parking Garage
  • Terminal C—Ground Level of the Central Parking Garage
  • Terminal E—Lot across from the curb on the Arrivals (lower) level of the terminal

Mass General Brigham Shuttle Services

Mass General Brigham offers free shuttle services to and from various parts of the greater Boston area; information about the routes can be found here.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

The MBTA is Boston’s public transportation system. The Orange Line has a stop right at the venue (Assembly) with hotels situated right along the route. See Accommodations Near the Venue on the right side of this page for hotel options.

Car Service & Ride Shares

A number of transportation services, including private car services and app-based ride services such as Lyft and Uber are available at BOS.

Lyft and Uber are only available for pickup at their designated areas below:

  • Ride App Pickup at Terminal A
    • Follow signs to the Central Parking Garage where Terminal A pickup and drop-off areas are located.
  • Ride App Pickup at Terminal B
    • Terminal B ride app pickup and drop-off is now located on Level 2 (Departures) of the Terminal B Parking Garage. Follow signs to the ride app area.
  • Ride App Pickup at Terminal C
    • Follow signs to the Central Parking Garage where Terminal C pickup and drop-off areas are located.
  • Ride App Pickup at Terminal E
    • Follow signs to the Central Parking Garage where Terminal E pickup and drop-off areas are located.

    Rental Cars

    Car rentals at BOS are located at the consolidated Rental Car Center (RCC) at 15 Transportation Way, East Boston, MA 02128. Upon arrival, take the On-Airport Shuttle (Routes 22, 33, or 55) from the terminals to the Rental Car Center. Shuttles serving the RCC usually run every 5 to 6 minutes. Attendees can find the blue shuttle buses curbside on the lower level of each terminal. Follow signage for “Ground Transportation,” then look for “Shuttle Bus” on the terminal curb. BOS’s website has more information about rental cars here.

    Directions for travelling via car and parking information at Assembly Row can be found here. Complimentary valet services are also available.

Accommodations Near the Venue

Walking Distance:

The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, Autograph Collection (Marriott) – 4.5 Stars
0.1 m away
Assembly Row
360 Foley St
Somerville, MA 02145
+1 (617) 628-1300

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville – 3.7 Stars
0.5 m away
23 Cummings St
Somerville, MA 02145
+1 (617) 625-5300

Driving Distance:

Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill Area, an IHG Hotel – 4.0 Stars
1.0 m away
30 Washington St
Somerville, MA 02143
+1 (617) 628-1000

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge, an IHG Hotel – 4.1 Stars
2.3 m away
250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Cambridge, MA 02141
+1 (617) 577-7600

Accommodations One Station Stop Away via MBTA Orange Line (Wellington → Assembly)

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station – 4.5 Stars
107 Beverly St
Boston, MA 02114
+1(617) 725-0003

Fairfield by Marriott Boston Medford – 3.9 Stars
85 Station Landing
Medford, MA 02155
+1 (339) 707-0203

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boston Medford – 4.1 Stars
85 Station Landing
Medford, MA 02155
+1 (339) 707-0200

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