Boston's Logan International Airport is located 3 kilometers from the city. It is one of the busiest airports in the United States.
To get into the city from the air station, you can take a bus, subway, cab, shuttle, or rental car. Travel time is about 20 minutes.
Public transportation at the airport is represented by buses and metro.
The bus is the cheapest means of transportation. It is very comfortable and clean. Buses numbered 448, 459, and CT3 go to the city. There is also a free bus (SL1) that runs from the airport to South Station (the main railway station) until midnight. You can find plenty of useful information on the official website of Massachusetts public transportation.
Where to find: the stops are located near the exits of each terminal.
Travel time: 20–25 minutes.
Where to buy a ticket: from the bus driver or at the stop.
Operating hours: buses run 24 hours a day, every 15–20 minutes.
Fare: 1.70–4.25 USD.
The fastest way to get around. The blue line connects the airport with the city. You can view the subway map here. There is no subway station directly at the airport, but a free shuttle runs there every hour. The stops are located on the first floor of each terminal.
Travel time: 20 minutes.
Where to buy a ticket: at the subway ticket office.
Fare: 2.4 USD.
A transfer is the most comfortable way to get to Boston. The driver will be waiting for you at the airport exit. You can book a transfer on the KiwiTaxi website.
Cost: from 50 USD per person.
Taxi stands can be found near the exit of the airport terminal.
Cost: from 35 USD per car (1–3 passengers).
If you want to explore the city’s attractions in detail without using public transport, rent a car. You must have an international driver’s license, and your driving experience should be at least 2 years.
Cost: from 55–75 USD per day for an economy-class car.
Where to find: car rental desks are located within the airport, or you can book online through a website (for example, rentalcars).
Boston is home to two train stations, South and North. South Station is the largest train station in the state. It also has a bus station and a subway. It can be reached by the SL1 bus. It is a free bus and the journey will take 20 minutes.
North Station is the second largest and is located next to Boston's Italian neighborhood, "Little Italy". You can get to North Station by taking the subway shuttle from the airport. You need the blue line (Bowdoin direction), get off at the station - State Street. Jump on the orange line to Oak Grove and you are at North Station. The journey will take you 30 minutes.
