Getting Around

Boston's transport network consists of the country's oldest subway system, buses, trams, ferries around the harbour, and the commuter rail. For getting around the Boston-Cambridge area, the subway is the best as it's easy to use, fast, and safe.

It serves most of the city and on the whole visitors will have little use for the bus network, which is cheaper but more confusing for newcomers. Buses operate from 5am to 11.30pm and the subway until around 1am. A 'Night Owl' bus service has been introduced to provide transport along main bus routes and parallel to subway lines on Friday and Saturday nights until 2.30am.

Taxis are plentiful but expensive, with water taxis a novel way to explore the city. Licensed metre cabs park at cabstands, usually near hotels, but can also be reserved by phone; rideshare options include Lfyt and Uber. Boston is a motorist's nightmare and there's no need to rent a car while in the city, unless planning excursions.

Airports

Boston Logan Airport

The airport is situated four miles (6km) northeast of Boston.

Boston Logan Airport (BOS)

Location

The airport is situated four miles (6km) northeast of Boston.

Getting to the city

The Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority provides regular bus services for free, on the Silver Line, and a faster subway connection, on the Blue Line, to and from the city centre, costing about $2.65. Massport's free water transportation bus connects from all airport terminals to the Logan dock where private water taxis and public commuter boats are available to multiple destinations in the Boston Harbour.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside all terminals and a taxi from Logan International Airport to downtown Boston takes between 20 minutes and an hour, depending on traffic. Some companies offer shared vans that provide door-to-door services. Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft both operate from the airport.

Transfer between terminals

A free shuttle bus services the four terminals.

Facilities

There are ATMs and bureaux de change in all terminals. Other facilities include restaurants and bars, shops, duty-free shopping, children's entertainment, tourist information, and hotel reservations.

Parking

Parking at Boston Logan starts at $8 for an hour, $22 for two hours, and up to $44 per day. The three parking lots closer to the terminal are more expensive if travellers stay more than a couple of hours, and all lots are serviced by a free shuttle to the terminals.

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