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BOS - Boston Logan International Airport |
Official Airport Website: www.massport.com/logan/default.aspx Distance to Downtown: 2.5 miles (4.0 km) Annual Passenger Volume: 27.7 million (2006) |
TRANSIT FLY Review: Boston Logan International Airport offers a variety of good Airport Transportation options that allow passengers from almost every part of the metropolitan area to access its Terminals. From the "T" (Subway) Blue Line that serves the Airport stop, to the Silver Line Express Bus that takes passengers directly from Commuter Rail Trains at South Station, to Airport Ferry Shuttles serving the Downtown area, Logan Airport offers many transit methods ensuring that passengers almost never have to drive (unless they want to). This variety of frequent and inexpensive transit options makes Logan Airport one of our favorites here at Transit Fly. |
Boston Logan Airport Shuttle Options |
Boston Logan Airport Train Options |
Boston Logan Airport Bus Options |
Boston Logan Airport Parking Options |
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Destination Guide Aquarium Station State (xfer to Orange Line) Government Center (xfer Green LIne) South Station (xfer to Amtrak) NE Medical Center Kendall / MIT Station Harvard Square Boston College |
Fares* $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 |
Approx. Travel Time** 4 mins. 6 mins. 7 mins. 27 mins. 29 mins. 30 mins. 32 mins. 63 mins. |
*FARE is $1.70 using the Refillable "CharlieCard". **Riders should factor in 10-15 minutes additional transit time to/from AIRPORT Station to MBTA Shuttle buses. |
Parking Option Central Parking Gargage Terminal B Gargage Terminal E (Lots 1+2) Economy Parking MBTA Parking (T Stations)** |
Rates: Hourly / Daily |
Connection to Terminals YES - Walk to A/B/C/E YES - Walk to B YES - Walk to E NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Take MBTA "T" train |
Official BOS Parking Website: http://www.massport.com/logan/parki_where.html BOS Airport Parking Options: |
$6 $6 $6 $6 |
$24 $24 $24 $18* $4-$5 |
BOS Airport Transportation Options: |
Destination Guide Downtown Boston Cambridge Hotels Newton / Waltham Back Bay Manchester, NH Western Massachusetts destinations Worcester Nashua, NH Portland, ME |
Fares* (add'l passengers) *Varies by provider (see Logan Airport website) |
Shuttle Companies Serving BOS: Many Available Official BOS Boston Logan Airport Shuttle info website: www.massport.com/logan/getti_typeo_share.html Frequency: EXCELLENT* *Many providers available Reservation Required: NO* *Varies by provider Credit Cards Accepted: NO* *Varies by provider Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at BOS Boston Logan International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. |
T - Subway Blue Line (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) Official MBTA Website: www.mbta.com MBTA Website: BLUE LINE Schedules and Route Map Direct Airport Service: NO* *From the "T" Airport Station MBTA offers a shuttle bus to the BOS Boston Logan International Airport Terminals (FREE / 5-10 mins.). Hours of Operation: Mon-Friday: 6:00 am - 12:30 am Saturday: 6:00 am - 12:30 am Sunday: 6:00 am - 12:30 am Frequency: EXCELLENT* *Blue Line trains runs every 4-9 mins weekdays / every 9-14 mins. of weekends Exact Change Required: NO* *TVM's(Ticket Vending Machines) make change Credit Cards Accepted: YES (American Express, Visa, Mastercard) Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *Shuttle buses from the Airport "T" Station run frequently and the signage guiding passengers is quite good. Where to Catch: Passengers should proceed to the lower level outside of the baggage claim area and take one of the shuttles below. To/from Terminal A & B passengers should take a #22 Shuttle Bus. To/from Terminal C & D take a #33 Shuttle Bus. Early morning/Late Night take #55 Shuttle Bus (stops all Terminals.) |
MBTA Commuter Rail to/from South Station Official MBTA Commuter Rail Website: www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/ Direct Airport Service: NO* *MBTA Commuter Rail Trains terminate either at Boston's South Station or Boston's North Station. Passengers arriving to South Station should take the "T" Silver Line directly to Boston Logan AIrport. Passengers arriving at Boston North Station should take the "T" subway to the Airport Station and then take the free shuttle bus to Logan. Hours of Operation: Mon-Friday: 5:00 am - 10:40 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:40 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 10:40 pm Frequency: GOOD* *Every 15 mins during PEAK times *Every 60 mins during other times Exact Change Required: NO* *TVM's(Ticket Vending Machines) make change Credit Cards Accepted: YES Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *Shuttle buses from the Airport "T" Station run frequently and the signage guiding passengers is quite good. Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at Boston Logan International Airport should proceed to the lower level outside of the baggage claim area and the "T" Silver Line SL1 Rapid Bus to Boston South Station. Passengers heading to towns to the North via Commuter Rail should take a free Logan Airport Shuttle to the "T" AIRPORT Station and then the "T" subway to North Station. |
Destination Guide (many destinations offered) -Framingham -Worcester / Union -Route 128 Sta. -Providence, RI |
Fares* Based on Zone |
Approx. Travel Time** 44-56 mins. 95 mins. 24 mins. 73 mins. |
*FARE is $1.70 - $7.75 depending upon Fare Zone. **Riders should factor in 30-40 minutes additional transit time to/from Logan Airport using the "T" Silver Line Rapid Bus route #SL1. |
Boston Logan Airport Taxi Options |
Destination Guide Boston Downtown Hotels Boston City / Cambridge Braintree Quincy Manchester, NH Worchester Hull |
Fares* $20-30 (meter) $20-45 (meter) $39.80 (flat rate) Meter rate $78 (flat rate) $110 (flat rate) $60 (flat rate) |
Taxi Companies Serving BOS: Many Available Official BOS Boston Logan Airport TAXI info website: www.massport.com/logan/getti_typeo_taxis.html#index Frequency: GOOD Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical) Fare Determined by: Taxi Meter (within 12-mile radius of Downtown Boston) Flate Rate (for destinations outside of 12-mile radius) Exact Change Required: NO (Taxi drivers make change for small bills) Credit Cards Accepted: NO* *Varies by Taxi company Luggage Surcharge?: $5 Van / Station Wagon Excessive Luggage Fee Add'l Tolls/ Fees?: $2.25 Airport Exit Fee $5.25 Harbor Tunnel Toll Where to Catch: Outside of Baggage Claim on the "Arrivals" Lower Level at the airport roadway. |
SILVER Rapid Bus #SL1 (MBTA Waterfront Line) Official Silver Line Bus Website: www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=SILVER Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 11:45 pm Saturday: 6:30 am - 11:45 pm Sunday: 6:30 am - 11:45 pm Exact Change Required: YES (Cash Fares require exact change / "CharlieCards" are accepted) Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: EXCELLENT* *Every 4-12 mins. during entire schedule Overall Ease of Use: VERY GOOD* *The MBTA SL1 Silver Line Rapid Busprovides excellent direct service to/from Boston Logan Airport and Boston South Station for easy transfers to the MBTA Commuter Rail to the souther Massachusetts suburbs and Proviendence, RI. Where to Catch: The MBTA SL1 Silver Line Rapid Bus picks up passengers arriving at BOS Boston Logan International Airport on the lower level airport curb outside of the baggage claim areas at each terminal. |
Destination Guide Route SL1 stops: Airport Terminal A Airport Terminal B (stop #1) Airport Terminal B (stop #2) Airport Terminal C+D Airport Terminal E Silver Line Way Station Boston South Station |
Fares |
Approx. Travel Time |
$2.00* $2.00* |
18 mins. 20 mins. |
*FARE is $1.75 using a "CharlieCard". |
Boston Logan Airport Ferry Options |
MBTA Harbor Express Ferry Official MBTA Harbor Express info website: www.massport.com/logan/getti_typeo_water.html Direct Airport Service: NO* *To get to from the Logan Airport Ferry Dock passengers will need to take the #66 Shuttle Bus to the Logan Airport Terminals (free - 5 min. ride) Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday: 6:00 am - 11:0 pm Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Reservation Required: NO Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *Tickets may be purchased ahead of time on-line. Luggage OK?: YES Frequency: FAIR* *Several trips to each destination daily Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at BOS Boston Logan International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. From there take a #66 Shuttle Bus to the Logan Airport Ferry Dock. |
Destination Guide to/from Boston Logan Airport: -Long Wharf (Downtown Boston) -Quicy -Hull* |
Fares $6 $12 $12 |
Approx. Travel Time 8 mins. 25-50 mins. 35-50 mins. |
CITY WATER TAXI Official website: www.citywatertaxi.com Direct Airport Service: NO* *To get to from the Logan Airport Ferry Dock passengers will need to take the #66 Shuttle Bus to the Logan Airport Terminals (free - 5 min. ride) Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Reservation Required: NO Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES (American Express, Visa, Mastercard) Luggage OK?: YES Frequency: GOOD* *Boats available on demand Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *Pickups and dropoffs are directly adjacent to many Downtown Boston hotels. Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at BOS Boston Logan International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. From there take a #66 Shuttle Bus to the Logan Airport Ferry Dock. At the Logan Dock look for the orange and white checkerboard colors. If there are boats at the Logan Dock passengers can board right away otherwise passengers should call (617) 422-0392 and boats will arrive within 5-10 mins. |
Destination Guide to/from Logan Airport Dock: -Downtown Boston (many destination see website) |
Fares $10* |
Approx. Travel Time 7-10 mins. |
*FARE is $10.00 one-way / $17 round-trip. |
ROWES WHARF WATER TRANSPORT Official website: www.roweswharfwatertransport.com Direct Airport Service: NO* *To get to from the Logan Airport Ferry Dock passengers will need to take the #66 Shuttle Bus to the Logan Airport Terminals (free - 5 min. ride) Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm* Saturday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm* Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm* *Summer Hours shown Winter Hours: 7am - 7pm x 7 days/ week Reservation Required: NO Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Luggage OK?: YES Frequency: GOOD Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at BOS Boston Logan International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. From there take a #66 Shuttle Bus to the Logan Airport Ferry Dock. |
Destination Guide to/from Logan Airport Dock: -Downtown Boston -Charlestown -North Station -Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal |
Fares $10* $20 $20 $20 |
Approx. Travel Time 7-10 mins. 15-20 mins. 15-20 mins. 15-20 mins. |
*FARE is $10.00 one-way / $17 round-trip. |
*Park 6 days and get the 7th day FREE **MBTA T Stations w/ Long-Term Parking available are: - Alewife ($5/day) - Braintree ($5) - Quincy Adams ($5) - Quincy Center ($5) - Woodland ($4) |
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