Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Travel and Transport - Airports Guide to Boston

airports-guides.com - Boston, MA USA airports guide featuring BOS Airport travel and transport - Last updated 18/8/2008.


Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Boston Airport Address: 1 Fish Pier, Boston, Massachusetts, MA , 02210, USA
Airport Code: BOS



 Boston Car Rental  Boston Hotel Discounts  Boston Flight Discounts



Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Travel and Transport (Boston, Massachusetts - MA, USA)




Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) offers travelers a wide range of ground transportation options to suit every passengers' needs. Serving Boston and the surrounding area, travel and transport facilities at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) include bus, hotel shuttle, water shuttle, car rental, limousine, shared-ride van, taxi and train services.

Courtesy airport shuttle buses are available, providing a convenient way to travel between the airport's terminals.





The Big Dig
Boson's Big Dig is an incredible project, where many of the city's major roads are being moved underground. This is a huge highway reconstruction and is likely to finish sometime around 2008. Consequently many of the roads in Boston are constantly being rerouted, with detours changing almost daily.

Travel by Water Shuttle
It only takes about seven minutes to reach the city center by the convenient water shuttle - take the airport's courtesy shuttle bus number 66 from the main terminal building to the water shuttle's departure point, the Logan Water Shuttle Dock. Traveling into Boston by water shuttle is a particularly pleasant and scenic way to arrive at the city, and has the advantage of avoiding traffic congestion. The airport's water shuttles travel to a wide range of different destinations, in and around Boston.

Travel by Trains / MBTA
Boston's underground subway train network is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, known simply as the 'MBTA', or the 'T'. The airport's MBTA station in linked to all of the airport's terminal buildings by a courtesy bus service. The Blue Line connects Boston to Logan Airport from the South Station and travels all over central Boston and nearby. Traveling on the 'T' is a one of the fastest and cheapest ways to arrive in central Boston, taking around 20 to 30 minutes.

There are also a wide range of commuter rail services available at Boston's South Station, serving the whole of Boston and New England. These trains can be reached by with the MBTA subway trains or by one of the many bus lines at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

Travel by Buses
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is served by three bus companies that connect Logan Airport with Boston's south station, central Boston and other areas nearby. Buses at Boston Airport run daily at regular intervals on bus routes 448, 459 and CT3, and are an inexpensive and useful way to travel into the city.

Travel by the Logan Express
Tel: +1 800 23 LOGAN
The airport's Logan Express is operated by Massport and travels from all of the airport's terminal buildings to many areas of Boston, including Braintree in the south of Boston, Woburn in the north of Boston and Framingham in the west of Boston. Traveling by the Logan Express is a fast way to travel into Boston.

Travel by Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses are also available at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and travel to a wide range and destinations, including many of Boston's hotels. Logan Airport's Ground Transportation Desk provides further information about the airports shuttle services, includes times and routes. These shared, private minibuses are operated by the following shuttle bus companies:
  • Bonanza Bus Line connects BOS Airport to Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island - tel: +1 888 751-8800
  • C and J Trailways connects BOS Airport to Northern New England - tel: +1 800 258-7111
  • Concord Trailways connects BOS Airport to Northern New England - tel: +1 800 639-3317
  • Logan Direct Service connects BOS Airport to Southern Massachusetts - tel: +1 617 773-9401
  • Plymouth and Brockton Bus Lines connects BOS Airport to Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island - tel: +1 617 773-9401

Travel by Hotel Shuttle
Many Boston hotels also offer a door-to-door courtesy shuttle bus services for their guests, traveling from Boston airport, directly to the hotel from outside of the airport's passenger buildings. Courtesy telephones are available in the arrivals hall.

Travel by Taxi Cabs
Taxis are readily available at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) terminals and provide a convenient and easy way to travel into nearby Boston city and other destinations. The journey from Logan Airport into central Boston will take around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Official Boston BOS airport taxi cabs should be used at all times to ensure safety and also to avoid being overcharged.

The airport taxi meters in Boston start at a basic fare, but additional charges are usually made for luggage, late-night driving and travel on public holidays in Boston, so it can prove useful to ask the taxi driver about these before leaving. Some Boston Airport taxis are happy to accept credit cards.

Travel by Limousines
There are a wide selection of private car limousine companies available at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and these provide the perfect way to travel in style to your Boston hotel. Limousine services operate to and from Boston BOS Airport and can be leased at an hourly rate if required, although minimum charges may apply. The limousines can be booked in advance or from the airport's Ground Transportation Information counters.





 
BOSTON AIRPORT GUIDE...



Boston Airport (BOS) Information

Boston Airport (BOS) Hotels

Boston Airport (BOS) Airlines and Terminals

What to See in Boston

Boston Airport (BOS) Directions

Boston Airport (BOS) Car Rental

Boston Airport (BOS) Orientation and Maps

Boston Airport (BOS) Travel and Transport

Boston Airport (BOS) Facilities

Boston Airport (BOS) Car Parking

Boston Airport Climate and Weather

More Airports Guides

Boston Airport (BOS) Link Exchange

Boston Airport (BOS) Links

Boston World Guide

USA World Guide

Boston Airport (BOS) Disclaimer





Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Travel and Transport - Airports Guide to Boston
Boston Hotel Links - Boston Air Travel Links - Other Useful Boston Links

TravelSmart Ltd: Airports Guides - Disclaimer and Privacy - Contact Us - Site Map
Copyright 2000-2008 - Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Travel and Transport - BOS Airports Guide to Boston