Transportation
At Johns Hopkins, we understand the importance of reliable and efficient transportation for faculty, staff, students, and visitors alike. We strive to offer sustainable and convenient transportation methods that make navigation of our Homewood campus and surrounding areas a seamless experience.
Tell Us About Your Ride
Your feedback helps us improve the JHU shuttle and bus experience. Whether you have a compliment, complaint, or suggestion, we want to hear it! Use the form below to share your thoughts about your recent ride. Every submission helps us make campus transportation better for everyone.
Shuttle Services
JHU’s shuttle services include daytime services that connect the various Johns Hopkins properties across Baltimore and evening services that provide safe transportation around the Homewood campus and vicinity.
TransLoc
JHU Transportation Services has partnered with TransLoc to provide real-time bus and shuttle tracking information and booking access to on-demand Blue Jay shuttle services. View real-time shuttle tracking information or download the TransLoc app or visit http://ondemand.transloc.com to book an on-demand Blue Jay Shuttle ride and see real-time tracking information.
View TransLoc’s quick tutorials to help you learn how to set up and use the app.
Accessible Transportation
Transportation Services provides faculty, staff, students, and visitors who need assistance traveling with accessible transportation to get around the Homewood campus.
Sustainable Transportation
Johns Hopkins University offers alternate ways to get to, from, and around campus—beyond driving alone. Choosing commute options that are more sustainable, cost-effective, and community-oriented can help you save money, reduce traffic, support a healthier lifestyle, and make a positive impact on the environment and community.
Explore a variety of resources to make your commute easier and more sustainable:
- Daytime Buses & Shuttles – frequent routes connecting campuses, neighborhoods, and the new student center.
- Blue Jay Shuttle and East Baltimore Blue Jay Shuttle – on-demand, evening, and nighttime rides for safe travel.
- Public Transit – convenient local and regional bus, light rail, and subway options.
- JHU Public Transit Subsidy – savings on MTA passes for eligible affiliates.
- Live Near Your Work – incentives for buying a home close to campus.
- Commuter Assistance – allows you to have pretax deductions taken from your pay to cover eligible expenses associated with your daily commute to work.
- Bike Racks – secure racks on campus and nearby bike-friendly routes.
- Zipcars – an environmentally friendly car-sharing service. *Between September 15 and November 15, 2025, Zipcar is offering a promotion for a free annual membership.
Hop Van Rentals
Transportation Services allows eligible and approved affiliates of Johns Hopkins University to rent a Hop Van for their transportation needs. All drivers of a Hop Van must be certified to operate a Hop Van.
Custom Transportation
Transportation Services offers chartered shuttles and buses for JHU departments, organizations, and student groups seeking transportation for events and meetings. We have a variety of vehicles available to fit your needs.
Transportation Resources
- Transit and Travel Resources
- Zipcar
- Scooter Safety on Campus