Transportation to Boston Children's Hospital: Guide for Families

Getting to Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's is located at 300 Longwood Avenue, adjacent to Brigham and Women's and Dana-Farber. The main entrance is on Longwood Avenue and is fully accessible. Patient drop-off is available at the main entrance loop. Like the rest of the Longwood Medical Area, the neighborhood is congested on weekday mornings — families driving from the suburbs should budget 20–40 minutes more than maps estimate. Parking at Children's is available in the Longwood Garage typically at $25–$40 per outpatient visit. The closest MBTA stops are Longwood on the Green Line D branch (7-minute walk) and Brigham Circle on the E branch (5-minute walk) — but for families with a child in a wheelchair or with significant medical equipment, public transit is rarely practical.

When Professional Transport Makes Sense for Pediatric Patients

Professional medical transport is particularly valuable when the child uses a wheelchair — our drivers are trained in pediatric wheelchair securement, including for smaller wheelchair frames. Also when families are traveling long distances (Worcester, South Shore, North Shore, Cape Cod), when the child is immunocompromised during active cancer treatment, when post-procedure transport is needed after sedation or procedures, and when families simply need one less stressor during an already overwhelming medical situation.

Serving Children's Hospital Families from Across Greater Boston

We transport pediatric patients to Boston Children's from communities throughout Greater Boston — including Lexington, Newton, Wellesley, Needham, Quincy, Canton, Braintree, and Woburn. When booking for a pediatric patient, please disclose the child's specific needs — wheelchair type, medical equipment traveling with the patient, and any instructions from the care team. To arrange transport to Boston Children's, call (857) 777-9000 or fill out our contact form. Learn more about our Boston hospital transport service.