Johns Hopkins encourages students, staff, and faculty to find alternate commuting options rather than driving alone. Alternative commuting can help you reduce traffic and pollution, save money, support a healthier lifestyle, and make a positive impact on our environment and community!
There are a wide variety of resources available on JHU’s campus and across Baltimore which can help you move around more sustainably, including JHU shuttles and buses, mass transit, bike racks, bike and scooter rentals, Zipcar rentals, and electric vehicle charging stations.
JHU Shuttles & Buses
The university operates shuttles and buses exclusively for Johns Hopkins affiliates. JHU’s shuttle services include both daytime services with regular stops that connect the various Johns Hopkins properties across Baltimore and JHU’s Washington, DC, campus, and on-demand evening services that provide safe transportation around the Homewood campus and vicinity.
Learn more about the JHU shuttle and bus options here, including a full list of routes with maps and schedules. Whether you need to travel between campuses, nearby neighborhoods, or transit hubs, the JHU shuttle service can help you get there!
View real-time shuttle tracking information online or via the TransLoc app. To book an on-demand Blue Jay shuttle ride, use the app or visit http://ondemand.transloc.com.
Transportation Services also provides faculty, staff, students, and visitors who need assistance traveling with accessible transportation to get around the Homewood campus. Learn more here.
JHU Shuttle & Bus Services
JHU’s shuttle services include regular daytime routes and on-demand evening services.
Mass Transit & Employee Commuter Assistance Program
Free Mass Transit
Students, staff, and faculty of Johns Hopkins have access to a number of mass transportation options free of charge.
- The Collegetown Shuttle is free for affiliates of area universities, including Johns Hopkins, and includes stops at Penn Station, Towson Town Center, Towson Place Shopping Center, and the Shops at Kenilworth.
- Additionally, the Charm City Circulator has routes across the central business districts of Baltimore and is free to all.
Public Buses, Trains, and Metro
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) offers a variety of public transportation options including the MARC Train, buses, Light Rail, and Metro. The East Baltimore campus has a Metro station stop conveniently located on the lower level of the Johns Hopkins Hospital which is widely used by the JHU community.
From Baltimore Penn station, serviced by multiple JHU shuttles and other free or MTA buses, you can catch the MARC train or take Amtrak to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York, and more.
Johns Hopkins employees have access to commuter benefits which can help offset the cost of taking public transit for work, including on train, bus, and metro fares. Find more info below.
JHU Employee Commuter Subsidy
University employees can obtain pre-tax deductions to public transportation passes and tickets.
Live Near Your Work
JHU's LNYW program offers grants to employees looking to buy a home near campus, allowing you to cut down on your commute.
Walk, Bike, or Scooter on Campus
JHU campuses and surrounding neighborhoods are pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly environments by design.
Bicycle lanes were installed in recent roadway renovations surrounding the Homewood Campus, and convenient bike rack locations allow cyclists to securely park and lock their bicycles when traveling between campus buildings. Bicycle racks can be found:
- On the East Baltimore campus at the Weinberg Building, JHH Wolfe Street entrance, Outpatient Center, and Meyer Building
- Throughout the Homewood campus at the AMRs, Keyser Quad, Eisenhower Library, Wyman Quad, the Athletic and Recreation Centers, Bloomberg Center, Olin Hall, and Shriver Hall
Bike to Work
Join the movement and bike to work to enhance your well-being, learn more about community resources, and have a more sustainable commute.
Need a Guide?
Use our very own Sustainbility GIS Map to find the most safe convenient place on and around campus to park your bicycle.
Electric Scooter & Bike Rentals
Lime, Bird, and JUMP Scooters are found around campus and are purely electric! These can be sustainable options when replacing private automobiles and ride-sharing services and are quick ways to get around. The Homewood Campus is surrounded by great places to visit, eat, and explore; plan an electric bike trip to the harbor, or take a scooter to The Avenue in Hampden and experience the city in the open-air!
Scooter Safety Rules
Be sure to follow these scooter safety guidelines while on campus.
Driving: Zipcar & Electric Vehicles
Zipcar
Johns Hopkins has a partnership with Zipcar, a car-sharing membership service that makes it easy to access vehicles on-demand. Through this partnership, Hopkins affiliates receive a membership discount and convenient access to Zipcar locations throughout the university’s Baltimore campuses.
Electric Vehicles on Campus
All-electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles produce considerably fewer emissions than gasoline-powered vehicles. For those who drive, Hopkins incentivizes electric vehicle usage by providing charging stations located on the Homewood (South Parking Garage) and East Baltimore (Ashland Orleans and Caroline Garages) campuses.
Our Commitments
Read more about Hopkins' commitments to greener transport facilities and options for students and faculty on our Transportation and Mobility page.
