BOSTON LOGAN AIRPORT (BOS) |
| Boston Logan International Airport (4 miles northeast of Boston) is served by the following ground transportation options: A - metro train B - local bus C - shared ride van D - taxi E - limousine F - water taxi (not strictly ground transportation!) G - rental car |
| Terminal information There are 4 terminals - A, B (with a North Pier & a South Pier,) C, & E (the international terminal.) The old Terminal D was incorporated into Terminal C in 2006. |
| Terminal passenger links All 4 terminals are connected by moving walkways which also connect the terminals to a central parking garage. A complimentary shuttle bus service links the terminal, the airport subway station, the Water Transportation Terminal and satellite parking. |
| A: The ‘T’ Subway Take the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority) Blue Line at Airport Station for connections to destinations within Boston - a free shuttle bus service links the station to the terminals. Trains go straight from Airport Station to downtown Boston. This is convenient for north-central destinations. Change at State or Government Center to travel by Orange Line or Green Line. Riders can travel anywhere on the system in any direction for the same fare, @ Summer 2009: - $2 cash. - $1.70 if you use a Charlie card which you can pick up for free in subway stations and at some retail locations. Includes free transfer to a local bus. - $9 for a 1 day pass (includes local buses.) - $15 for a 7 day pass (includes local buses.) |
| B1: MBTA Silver Line Rapid Transit Bus Service The MBTA Silver Line bus route SL1 (Logan Airport - South Station via Waterfront) provides direct connection to and from the airport and South Station. These run every 10 -15 minutes and take approximately 20-30 minutes. @ Summer 2009: - $1.50 cash. - $1.25 if you use a Charlie card (see A above.) |
| B2: The Logan Express The Logan Express stops at all terminals and serves: - Braintree (to the south), every half-hour on weekdays. - Framingham (to the west), every half hour on weekdays. - Peabody, every hour on weekdays. - Woburn (to the north), every half hour on weekdays. Schedule is less frequent at weekends. Fares @ Summer 2009: - $12, one way. - $22, return. |
| C1: Shared Ride Vans Shared van services to Boston (including hotels) are available every day from early morning until well after midnight. Pick-up points are: - Terminal A, Lower Level, outside of Baggage, across two roadways. - Terminal B, at the curbside on the departure level. - Terminal C, on the departure level. - Terminal E, on the departure level, across the road. Services are also available between Boston Logan and surrounding areas, including parts of New England, New York, and Canada. |
| C2: Hotel Shuttles Free shuttles operate between the airport and a number of hotels in the area. |
| D: Taxis Taxis are available at Logan terminals 24 hours a day and service all of New England. Areas within a 20-mile radius of downtown Boston are charged a metered rate. Beyond the 20-mile radius the charge is a flat rate. All fares are based upon the occupancy of one to four passengers per taxi. Note that all fares leaving Logan Airport are charged a $2.25 airport fee. Travel through the harbor tunnels will cost an additional $5.25 toll fee. |
| E: Limousines Limousines are available only by advanced reservation. When picking up a patron at Logan, limousine drivers report to the Logan limousine holding area and then proceed to the terminal limousine stand area when the flight has arrived. |
| F1: MBTA Harbor Express Shuttle Boat The MBTA operates a water shuttle connecting Logan with downtown Boston (Long Wharf), Quincy and Hull. A free shuttle bus ferries passengers to the airport dock from the terminals. |
| F2: Private Water Taxis Three water taxi businesses operate at the Boston Logan Airport dock with more than a dozen vessels between them. Water taxis function like land taxis - passengers can board a water taxi waiting at the dock or call ahead for a reservation. A free shuttle bus ferries passengers to the airport dock from the terminals. |
| G: Rental Cars Rental car companies have their own complimentary shuttle buses to transport passengers to/from every terminal and the rental car facility. Shuttles run frequently and stop curbside on the arrival level for passengers to board. |
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