Transportation

All attendees must register at the Burlington Marriott
BEFORE going to MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

View Bussing Schedule

Bussing Requirements:

Pass must be displayed each time you board the bus.
Shuttle service is available only to attendees who paid the $50 fee in advance. Bus passes will be included in registration materials.

Driving Requirements:

Only those who reserved a spot prior to the Symposium are permitted to drive to MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Individual parking spaces are not guaranteed throughout the day. Leaving early may result in the loss of parking space, or redirection to additional lots.

During the Symposium:

Hotel Parking is complimentary.
Visit our lodging page for more information about the Burlington Marriott Hotel.

Shuttle service will be provided for a fee of $50 to and from the Burlington Marriott and MIT Lincoln Laboratory. You may also choose to drive. MIT Lincoln Laboratory has provided a limited number of parking places for the 2008 NFCS. If you wish to drive, please check the appropriate area on the registration form. If you register to drive after the parking slots are filled, you will be notified. If this happens, you must then purchase the transportation option. Parking slots at MIT Lincoln Laboratory will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
 

Driving Directions to MIT Lincoln Laboratory from the Burlington Marriott:

1. Take a RIGHT at the lights onto Mall Road
2. Take a RIGHT at the lights onto Cambridge Street
3. Take a RIGHT onto Route 95 South
4. Take Exit 31B (Route 225 / Route 4)
5. Follow lane access signs onto Hartwell Avenue
6. Follow Hartwell Avenue to Wood Street
7. Take a left onto Wood Street
8. Follow Wood Street to MIT LL Gate
9. Turn RIGHT into Wood Street Gate
10. Follow Signs to the NFCS Parking
 

Seeing Boston

Boston is a large metropolitan area and public transportation is recommended when visiting the city. Taking advantage of the metro and bus lines will help attendees avoid parking fees and other inconveniences. Other suggested transportation alternatives include renting a car and driving to the Alewife train station. Parking at the train station is $5 a day. The train is about $1.50 each way. Taxis are also available to the station at $50 each way.

Directions to Alewife Station, on the Red Line from the Burlington Marriott

(781) 229-6565

Take a right at the lights onto Mall Rd.
Take a right at the lights onto Cambridge St.
Take a right onto Rt 95 South
Follow Rt 95 South to Exit 29A (Rt 2 East)
Follow Rt 2 East for 5.5 miles
Bear right at the lights
Take right at next lights
Alewife Station will be on the right

Directions to the Burlington Marriott from Alewife Station, on the Red Line

Out of the Parking Garage, follow signs to Rt 2 West
Take Rt 2 West for about 5.5 miles
Take 95 North to Exit 33B
At your first set of lights, take a left on Mall Road
At your next set of lights, take a left (this is the driveway to the hotel)

 

Bussing Schedule between Burlington Marriott and  MIT Lincoln Laboratory:

 

Visit the Burlington Marriott's webpage for transportation to view maps and special events.

 

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