Transport from Logan Airport to Boston

Arrival by Plane
Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS) is one of the busiest in the country, but it is well organized, and has the advantage of being very near the center of the city, as airports go. After you get your bags, look for the signs to buses, taxis, and "limo," and after a few steps you'll see the stops.

Into Boston by Subway Train
Massport Shuttle Buses (run by the Massachusetts Port Authority) run the Logan Airport loop road free of charge. The bus goes to all terminals and to the MBTA "Airport" subway station, where you can take a Blue Line subway train into the center of Boston.

Trains run every 8 to 12 minutes from 5:30 am to 1 am. The ride takes only 10 minutes to Government Center once you board the train.

Some Boston hotels are within a few blocks of the Government Center stop, but for most places you'll have to change subway lines at Government Center from the Blue Line to Green Line trains bound for Boston College, Cleveland Circle, Riverside, or Arborway.

For Cambridge, take the Green Line from Government Center to Park Street (only one stop away) and change to the Red Line for Harvard (Square) or Alewife. It's a fairly long haul from Logan Airport to Cambridge, with these two subway transfers, especially if you're laden with luggage. You may prefer a taxi.

Into Boston by Water Shuttle
The Airport Water Shuttle runs between Logan Airport's own dock and Rowe's Wharf (map), on Atlantic Avenue in Boston, a voyage of less than 10 minutes. Trips run every 15 minutes between 6 am and 8 pm on weekdays, every half hour from noon to 8pm on Sundays and holidays. From Rowe's Wharf it's only a few blocks to South Station's train, subway, and bus stations.

Into Boston by Limo (Minibus)
The Airways Transportation Company's minibuses will take you from the airport (all terminals) to any Boston or Cambridge hotel.

Into Boston by Taxi
A taxi from Logan Airport to downtown Boston will cost between $12 and $25 for the ride, plus $3 toll, plus airport fee, plus excess baggage charge (if any), plus tip. Figure $18 to $35 altogether, depending on how far you travel.