Transportation

The Transportation Department provides safe, reliable, and appropriate transportation to all qualifying students. Transportation is provided for students in pre-Kindergarten through grade 5 who reside 1 mile or more from their school and to students grade 6-8 who reside 1.5 miles or more away. The department also provides specialized transportation for eligible students with disabilities. Additionally, in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act, transportation is provided to homeless students of all grades living in transitional housing outside of Cambridge who continue to attend school in our district.

Cambridge Public Schools is pleased to provide:

Bus Rules
Bus safety information (pdf) >>
 
 
Bus StopWhere's My Bus Stop? 
Students are automatically assigned to the closest bus stop from their home address. Use the CPS Bus Finder to find your student’s stop.  

Change Your Bus Stop

If your child needs to take the bus to or from another address in Cambridge, send the Transportation Change Form to your school’s clerk. 

Not Using the Bus? 
Notify Us
Contact the transportation department if your child is eligible to take the bus but will NOT be riding the bus. If your child does not take the bus for 5 days in a row and we don’t hear from you, their bus stop may be removed.


edulog iconBus Tracker
Find out about the Bus Tracker and download the updated, free Edulog Parent Portal app to:
–See the planned time and location information for your child’s bus
–Receive notifications as the bus approaches the bus stop
–Receive time-sensitive messages from the Transportation Department
See details >>


Lost and FoundLost & Found

Drivers hold onto lost items for 1-2 days. If your student loses an item on the bus, ask the driver if they have found it, or contact the bus companies directly for help: Eastern Bus Company (big yellow bus), 617.628.6868 or NRT (van or small bus), 781.224.0003 x5



Walking Map
Walking Maps

CPS and the City of Cambridge’s Safe Routes to School program developed safe walking maps. See the interactive map!


bus
Important Information


Bus Routes and Stops


Contact Us

Tina Fisher, Supervisor
617.349.6862

Toni Fuller, Transportation Customer Service Representative

Hours:
Monday - Friday | 7AM - 4:45PM

Non-emergencies: Please call between 9AM - 1PM or email us.

After hours and/or emergencies:
 Call the CPS Security Office at 617.349.7787 or 617.349.6772.

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Lost & Found
Eastern Bus Company (big yellow bus), 617.628.6868
NRT (van or small bus), 781.224.0003 x5

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