Boston Logan International Airport - Arrivals and Transportation to Hotel - Helpful Guide for New Visitors

Boston Logan Airport to City by T :

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers below two T Services to Downtown Boston:

1). Silver Line T Bus Rapid Transit service, and
2). Blue Line T Subway service

Boston T provides an easy, inexpensive and convenient way to travel from Logan Airport with light luggage (One small Carry-on bag).

Please note that Boston T does not have a space or area to store luggage.

Silver Line from Boston Logan Airport:

The Silver Line SL1 is FREE services from Logan Airport to South Station Boston (including a free transfer to the T Red Line subway).

- Take the direct Silver Line Bus Route SL1 bus rapid transit service to South Station.

- Then you can transfer to Amtrak or Bus Service or T Red Line

- T Red Line from South Station provides a good connection to Cambridge, Downtown Boston, MIT, and Harvard University.

The Silver Line SL1 is a convenient option with pick-up directly in front of each Logan Airport Terminal.

Purchase the Silver Line SL1 tickets using credit/debit cards at machines located inside or outside all Boston airport terminals.

T Blue Line from Boston Airport:

Another option is the FREE Massport Shuttle to the Blue T Line Airport Station at Logan Airport

- Take the Free Massport Shuttle outside terminals and look for Airport shuttle signs.

- Look for a white bus with a blue horizontal stripe.
  The bus will have “MBTA Blue Line” and number 22, 33, or 55 to the Airport Blue Line T Station. 

- Logan Airport FREE Massport shuttle will drop you off in front of the Blue Line "T" Airport Station. 

- From this Station take the Blue "T" Line which runs from approximately 6:00 AM to 12:30 AM every day of the week.

Blue Line T is the best option to connect to Orange line T at State Street Station.

T Ticket at Blue Line Airport Station:

Once in the T Blue Line Airport station, purchase tickets at vending machines on the sides of the entrance hall.

There are machines that accept cash, credit cards, or both. 

Purchase a Charlie card and load the amount onto it. 

The Charlie card works for all forms of public transportation (T Subways and Public Buses) in Boston.

Tap your loaded Charlie card through the entrance and walk to the Blue line train track inbound towards Bowdoin at Airport Station.

Exit the train at your hotel stop or transfer to another T line.

T Map is available at MBTA Website

In Boston, One-day and one-week LinkPass allow unlimited travel for the number of days printed on your pass on all:

- T Lines,

- Local Public Buses,

- Commuter Rail Zone 1A Lines, and

- Inner-Harbor Ferries

MBTA Fare and Pass Information

Taxi Cabs are available at the arrival level at each terminal of Boston International Airport.

Shared Shuttle service with drop-off at door is also available at Boston Airport.

In case you have arranged Private Pick-up then look for the person standing with your name board in Arrival Hall or Baggage Claim area.

Taxi or Shuttle Service or Private Pickup is good if you have full-size luggage bag or bags.

If you are taking Shared Shuttle or Private Pickup by Car then we suggest pre-booking online before you land at Boston Airport.

Shared Arrival Transfer: Boston Airport to Hotel - $24.00

Private Arrival Transfer: Boston International Airport to Hotel - $25.11

Free Massport Route 66 Shuttle Bus to the Logan Dock.

Take MBTA ferries to the commuter boat terminal located at Fore River Shipyard, 703 Washington Street in Quincy, or from Pemberton Point in Hull.

Commuter Boat service from Quincy operates 7-days-a-week. Hull services operate weekdays only.

For more information about MBTA ferries to Logan Airport, please call the carrier at (617) 770-0040.

Logan Express Bus service connects Boston Airport to Braintree, Framingham, Woburn, and Peabody.

Logan Express bus stops at all terminals for Downtown Boston

At Boston Airport go to Terminal A, B, C, or E (Arrivals Level pick-up at Logan Express stops)

Mades stops at Copley Square, St. James Avenue, and Hynes Convention Center

Map and Ticket information is available at their website

Bus service operated by private companies is also available at Boston International Airport to connect to:

- New Hampshire communities
- Maine
- Rode Island
- Connecticut
- South Shores and Cape Cod

Free Shuttles between Terminals and Airport Station at Boston Airport

Massport provides free shuttle service between Boston Airport terminals, to Rental Cars Centre and to the T Blue line Airport station.

Buses serving T Blue Line Airport Station and the terminals generally run every 5-6 minutes. 

Look for the blue-and-white shuttle buses at the curbside on the lower level of each terminal.

- Shuttle Bus 22

Serves Terminals A & B to subway station and to Rental Car Center (during midday peak hours)

- Shuttle Bus 33

Serves Terminals C & E to subway station and to Rental Car Center (during midday peak hours)

- Shuttle Bus 55

Serves All Terminals and subway station and to Rental Car Center (during early morning and late evening off-peak hours)

- Shuttle Bus 66 Serves all terminals, subway station, LOC, and Water Transportation Dock

- Shuttle Bus 11

Serves All Terminals A, B, C, E (no subway station stop)

- Shuttle Bus 88

Serves All Terminals A, B, C, E & Economy Parking Garage

- MBTA Silver Line SL1 Serves All Terminals A, B, C, E, the South Boston Waterfront & South Station (FREE connection to the Red Line).