Most short-term visitors to Boston find that walking and the subway are the most convenient ways to get around, though biking is a better choice in some cases.

City buses and Commuter Rail trains are helpful to some destinations, driving a car makes sense to others,

Greater Boston's primary public transit system is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). More...

Subway
The "T" is America's oldest underground rapid transit system, better than ever after its first century. More...

City Buses
Most routes suit residents better than tourists, but the Silver Line buses are an exception. More...

Commuter Rail
These regional commuter trains go north, south and west of Boston, and can be handy for excurisons out of the city to Concord, Gloucester, Plymouth, Quincy, Rockport, Salem and several other towns. More...

Ferries & Cruises
Ferries operate between Boston and Salem, Provincetown, Hingham, Hull and Quincy. There are whale watching cruises and fun cruises of Boston harbor and its 34 islands as well. More...

Arriving by Plane
After you arrive at Boston-Logan International Airport, here's how to get into the city from the airport.

Arriving by Train or Bus
All Amtrak trains (except the Downeaster to Portland ME) operate from Boston's South Station Transportation Center, as do most intercity buses. A Red Line subway station is beneath South Station to connect you to Boston's subway system. Red Line trains toward Alewife will take you directly to Park Street station (change for the Green Line). From Park Street the Red Line train continues right to Harvard Square and Cambridge.

MBTA Commuter Rail trains to points on the Massachusetts North Shore, and the Amtrak "Downeaster" train to Portland ME, depart from North Station.

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