Getting here

Situated in downtown Boston in the heart of a world-renowned medical community, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston is easily accessible to patients and families living near or far. The hospital has convenient highway access and is on public transportation routes. Boston Logan International Airport and Amtrak are located just minutes away, as are a number of bus lines.

Transportation resources for the Boston area

Driving directions

51 Blossom St.
Boston, MA 02114

From south of Boston

Take I-93 North to exit 26 (Storrow Drive / Cambridge exit). Follow the signs to Storrow Drive (stay right). Take Storrow Drive West to Government Center exit (left exit). At end of ramp proceed straight onto Cambridge Street (follow the sign toward Government Center/MGH). Take a left at second set of traffic lights at the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill onto Blossom Street.

We are the third building on the right.

From west of Boston

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) east to Exit 18 (Brighton/Cambridge). Follow signs to Cambridge/Somerville. Turn right onto Storrow Drive East to Downtown Boston. Take Storrow Drive East to Government Center exit. Follow signs to Downtown/Government Center/MGH (Cambridge Street). Take a left at second set of traffic lights at the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill onto Blossom Street. We are the third building on the right.

From north of Boston

Take Route I-93 South toward Boston.

(Note: if coming from Maine and vicinity, take I-95 south to Route 1 south. Cross the Tobin Bridge (toll) and follow the signs to Storrow Drive West.)

From I-93 South, take exit 26A (Storrow Drive/ Cambridge exit). Follow the signs to Storrow Drive (stay left). Take Storrow Drive West to Government Center exit (first exit on left). At the end of the ramp, proceed straight onto Cambridge Street (follow the sign toward Government Center). Take a left at second set of traffic lights at the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill onto Blossom Street. We are the third building on the right.

Parking

Parking during your hospital stay is available in the underground parking garage located within our campus. The garage entrance is on Blossom Street and is clearly marked. There are additional garages available for parking at your own expense if our garage is temporarily full.

Public transportation

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston is accessible by public transportation via North Station or the Charles Street/Mass General Red Line MBTA stop.

Hospital transportation

Transportation to and from the hospital is often provided by Shriners volunteers. The volunteers provide rides to and from bus terminals, train stations and the airport, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The volunteers will help you with two pieces of luggage per person. Each suitcase should not weigh more than 30 pounds. In order to arrange for a pick-up, call the care management department secretary at 617-371-4785. Advance notice is necessary to access this service.

Please wait at the following areas for the hospital van:

• Airport: Make prior arrangements
• Train station: South station, outside the main entrance
• Bus depot: South station, fifth floor, taxi area