How to Get to Boston

How to Get to Boston by Air

Major national and international carriers serve Logan Airport three miles from downtown Boston. To get to the city, you have a choice between taxis, free shuttle buses to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) subway or the water shuttle that connects with Rowes Wharf. Alternately you can rent a car.

How to Get to Boston by Rail

Amtrak has services to Boston from Washington, New York, Chicago, Providence and Canada (via Springfield). Most trains stop at South Station while some stop at Back Bay and Canton. There are special summer trains.

How to Get to Boston by Bus

Several roads lead to Boston making it the transport hub of New England -- the choice is between I-95, I-90 and I-93. Drive in or take a bus. There are many bus services to Boston and most of them stop at the South Station. There are certain long-distance buses from Logan Airport. You can use any one of the several bus services coming into the city from neighbpuring towns and states. It is only a 4-hour bus ride from New York and a very pleasant drive too.

Getting Around Boston

In Boston, walking is an easy way of getting around -- most places to see are close to each other. Driving can be really difficult as there are many one-way streets and parking is a problem. If you are tired of walking around, get on to the MBTA, which operates subways, elevated trains and trolleys. Visitor passes can be picked up at the major MBTA stations. You could also rent a bike -- there are many biking trails in the city.