Transfer to/from - Boston airport (BOS)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Boston airport (BOS)

Transportation

 

Ride-sharing

Uber and Lyft services can be boarded in the central parking lot of the site. For Terminal B passengers, the pick-up area is located on level 2 (Departures) of the corresponding parking lot.

Turo users, on the other hand, can find their vehicle on the ground floor of the economy parking lot by boarding the airport shuttle bus (route 88).

Bus

Numerous public and private services are available to the city and surrounding areas. Travel time to downtown Boston is about 30 minutes.

Metro

The MBTA blue line (Tel +1 617 222 3200) operates from 5:10 am to 0:30 am and connects the enclosure to State Street Station, where the orange line can be boarded, and Government Center, where connections can be made to the green line. These services allow travel to Back Bay, Boston College, Boston University, Brookline, downtown Boston (30-40 minutes), Fenway Park, Longwood Medical Area, Newton, Northeastern University and North Station. The fare is USD2.40 and free Massport buses (routes 22, 33, 55 or 66) must be used to reach the airport station.

Ferry

Shuttle bus route 66 provides free transportation to the water transportation port, where fast MBTA Harbor Express (Tel +1 617 222 6999 / 3200) services to Hingham and Hull are available. Travel time is about 30 minutes and tickets cost USD9.75.

Boston Water Taxi (Tel +1 617 406 8584) provides connections to various points along the Boston waterfront (downtown, Charlestown, East Boston, Seaport District), while Boston Water Bus (Tel +1 866 307 2469) travels to Long Wharf in downtown Boston Monday through Friday between 8:15 am and 5:15 pm.

Winthrop Ferry (Tel +1 781 686 409) operates weekday services to Winthrop, Quincy, Seaport and the financial district.

Taxi

Vehicles available 24 hours a day outside the Arrivals level of all terminals, where you will also find staff to assist you with transportation options. The ride to downtown takes 15-25 minutes.

Rent a Car

 

Bus Services

Private bus services can be found on the lower level (Arrivals) of the terminals at the following locations:

- Terminal A: next to gate A105
- Terminal B: next to gate B101 (B1 side) and gate B114 (B2 side)
- Terminal C: next to gate C110
- Terminal E: next to gates E104-E105

MBTA (Tel +1 617 222 3200) - Silver Line 1 or SL1 is a free express service to South Station (20-30 minutes), including transfer to the red line of the metro, which provides access to Cambridge, Seaport, downtown Boston, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital and MIT. The bus operates from 5:30 am to 1:30 am and picks up passengers curbside at all terminals.

Logan Express - Buses to Back Bay (USD3.00), Braintree (USD9.00), Framingham (USD9.00), Peabody (USD9.00) and Woburn (USD9.00).

Boston Express (Tel +1 800 639 8080) - Serves the communities of New Hampshire, Manchester, Londonderry, Salem, Nashua and Tyngsborough.

C&J Bus Lines (Tel +1 603 430 1100) - Travels to New Hampshire, Dover, Portsmouth and Seabrook.

Concord Coach Lines (Tel +1 800 639 3317) - Goes to North Country, Greater Concord, Maine, Augusta and Bangor.

Dartmouth Coach (Tel +1 800 637 0123) - Operates services to the Upper Valley and Greater Lebanon regions.

Peter Pan Bus Lines (Tel +1 800 343 9999) - Serves various locations in the Northeast, including the Cape & Islands, western and southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Plymouth & Brockton Bus (Tel +1 508 746 0378) - Provides transportation to Rockland, Plymouth, Sagamore, Barnstable, Hyannis, Falmouth, Woods Hole, New Bedford and Fall River.

Blue Apple Bus (Tel +1 617 773 9403) - Serves communities in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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Latest updates: August 02, 2024

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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