Your Essential Guide To Boston Logan Airport Transportation Options

Boston Logan International Airport offers a diverse range of transportation options to cater to the varied needs of travelers.

Whether you prefer taking a taxi, shuttle bus, ride app, ferry, or utilizing car-sharing services, efficient and convenient solutions are readily available to ensure a smooth journey to and from the airport.

Logan Express

For a stress-free journey to Boston Logan Airport, opt for Logan Express! Currently, a special online offer lets you ride any of the four suburban services at just $9 each way.

If you’re traveling from Back Bay, enjoy even more savings with tickets at $3 to the airport and a complimentary return ride. The buses operate regularly, offering direct connections to all the airport’s terminals (lower level) from Back Bay, Braintree, Framingham, Peabody, and Woburn.

Special Discounts:

  • Families: Children (17 and under) ride free when accompanied by their family.
  • Military Personnel: Active duty military members ride free by presenting a valid ID.
  • Seniors: Discounts available for in-person ticket sales.

Purchase Tickets & Terms and Conditions

For the purchase of tickets and to review the terms and conditions, please visit the official website.

Departing Logan Express

Consider parking at Massport’s suburban Logan Express lots, available at an economical daily rate of $7. The facilities are disability-accessible and have spaces for clean air vehicles. Ensure you allocate enough time to park, load luggage, purchase tickets, and factor in peak travel times.

Returning from the Airport

For updated schedules on returning services, kindly visit the respective pages for Back Bay, Braintree, Framingham, Peabody, and Woburn.

Logan Express Locations

  • Back Bay: Located at 800 Boylston Street, with various pick-up points near T stops. Get Directions
  • Braintree: Situated at 262 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA. Get Directions | Phone: 781-843-0283
  • Framingham: Find it at 11 Burr Street Extension, Framingham, MA. Get Directions | Phone: 508-872-8521
  • Peabody: Positioned at 91 Essex Center Drive, Peabody, MA 01960, near Northshore Mall. Get Directions | Phone: 978-839-3765
  • Woburn: Located at 100 Atlantic Ave, Woburn, MA, close to The Anderson Regional Transportation Center. Get Directions | Phone: 781-721-0373

Public Transportation

Boston Logan Airport stands out among major U.S. airports for its convenient public transit options. Known locally as “the T,” the MBTA offers a range of services including rapid buses, the subway, and a water shuttle, connecting travelers to various city points.

Silver Line Rapid Transit Buses

Service from Boston Logan:

  • Accessibility & Convenience: Silver Line buses are disability accessible and offer ample luggage space.
  • Cost & Route: The service is FREE inbound to South Station from Boston Logan, with free transfers to the Red Line subway, connecting further to the Orange and Green Lines. South Station also hosts Amtrak trains, the Commuter Rail, and long-distance bus services.
  • Operating Hours: The Silver Line operates from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., seven days a week.
  • Destinations: Ideal for travel to Downtown Boston, South Station, The Seaport District, Cambridge, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and MIT.

Service to Boston Logan:

  • Transfer from the MBTA Red Line or Commuter Rail to Silver Line Route SL1, which stops at all terminals.

The Blue Line (Subway)

Service from Boston Logan:

  • Board a FREE Massport shuttle bus (Route 22, 33, or 55) at any airline Terminal to the Blue Line Airport Station, connecting further to both the Orange Line (at State Street) and Green Line (at Government Center).
  • Operating Hours: The Blue Line runs approximately from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., seven days a week.
  • Destinations: Efficient for reaching Back Bay, Downtown Boston, Fenway Park, Boston University, Northeastern University, Boston College, Brookline, The Longwood Medical Area, and Newton.

Service to Boston Logan:

  • Take the MBTA Blue Line to the Airport Station and board free Massport Shuttle Buses to all airline Terminals.

MBTA Ferries

Direct ferry service is available between Boston Logan and Hingham/Hull and Long Wharf on the Boston waterfront. Take the free Massport Shuttle to the Logan Airport Ferry dock and check the MBTA website for the most current schedule.

Directions to and From the Airport

North, Northeast, Northwest, West, South, Southeast:

  • Detailed directions are provided for travelers coming from all points, including alternative routes involving the Orange Line, Blue Line, Green Line, Silver Line, Commuter Rail, and ferries. Each direction accounts for accessibility and connection to Massport shuttle buses to all terminals.

Paying Your Fare

For fare information and other details, please visit mbta.com.

Boston Logan’s well-connected and diverse public transportation options ensure that whether you are arriving or departing, your journey will be smooth and convenient. For further inquiries regarding accessibility, please contact MBTA Customer Service at 617-222-3200; 1-800-392-6100; or (TTY) 617-222-5146.

Ride App Services at Boston Logan

Passengers can conveniently use their preferred ride apps for pickups and drop-offs at Boston Logan International Airport.

Be informed that specific areas are designated for ride app services at each terminal. Please refer to the terminal-specific details below:

Terminal A

  • Pickup Locations: After collecting your luggage, request a ride and follow signs to Central Parking, where designated areas for Terminal A pickups and drop-offs are located. Only designated areas can be used for pickups.
  • Drop-Off Locations: Between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m., drop-offs occur on the lower level terminal curbs. At other times, all drop-offs are in Central Parking. Follow signs to your terminal.

Terminal B

  • Pickup & Drop-Off Locations: These are located on the second Level 2 (Departures) of the Terminal B Garage. Please follow signs to the designated Ride App area.

Terminal C

  • Pickup Locations: After retrieving your baggage, request a ride and proceed to Central Parking, following signs to the designated Terminal C areas. Only designated areas can be used for pickups.
  • Drop-Off Locations: All drop-offs for Terminal C are in Central Parking. Follow signs to your terminal.

Terminal E

  • Pickup Locations: Once you have your luggage, request a ride and follow signs to Central Parking, the location for Terminal E pickup and drop-off areas. Only designated areas can be used for pickups.
  • Drop-Off Locations: Between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m., drop-offs are on the lower level terminal curbs. At other times, they are in Central Parking. Follow signs to your terminal.

Accessible Ride App

Passengers with disabilities have the option of being picked up and dropped off in Central Parking, Terminal B Garage, or at the accessible locations at the terminal curb areas.

Rates and Announcements

  • Rates: A $3.25 Airport Fee is included in the overall cost for rides to and from the airport, and ride app companies may pass this on to customers.
  • Announcements: Please note the weekend closure of the Sumner Tunnel (excluding holidays) from 11 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays for restoration work by MassDOT. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for travel to and from the airport. For more details on the project and alternative routes, visit MassDOT. Consider using the MBTA, Logan Express, water transport, or private bus for alternate transportation to Boston Logan.

Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock

Massport Route 66 On Airport Shuttle Bus

  • Service: Offers free shuttle service to and from Boston Logan Dock and all airport terminals.

Ferry Service

  1. MBTA Hingham – Hull – Logan Airport – Long Wharf Ferry (F2H)
    • Description: Provides high-speed everyday service connecting Hingham and Hull to Boston’s Long Wharf and Boston Logan International Airport.
    • Contact: 617-222-6999 or 617-222-3200
    • Website: Visit Website
  2. Winthrop Ferry
    • Description: Offers weekday service connecting Winthrop, Quincy, Seaport (Fan Pier), Aquarium/Financial District, and Boston Logan International Airport.
    • Contact: 781-686-4099
    • Website: Visit Website

Water Taxi Service

  1. Boston Water Bus
    • Description: Operates seven days a week, from 8 AM to 8 PM, servicing Boston Logan, Long Wharf in downtown Boston, and Seaport at the Seaport World Trade Center Stop.
    • Contact: 866-307-2469
    • Website: Visit Website
  2. Red Top Boats
    • Description: Offers on-demand water taxi service throughout Boston Harbor, including downtown, Charlestown, East Boston, and the Seaport District. Call to request your ride once you are on the airport shuttle.
    • Contact: 617-982-3298
    • Website: Visit Website

Travelers can utilize these services for convenient water transportation to and from Boston Logan International Airport, ensuring a variety of options depending on individual preferences and schedules.

Ground Transportation

Whether you prefer the accessibility of buses, the luxury of a limousine, the practicality of hotel shuttles, or the quickness of a taxi, Logan Airport has you covered.

Bus Service

1. Boston Express Bus

  • Contact: 800-639-8080
  • Service Area: Manchester, Londonderry, Salem, Nashua (New Hampshire), and Tyngsborough, MA.
  • Website: Visit Website

2. C&J Bus Lines

  • Contact: 603-430-1100
  • Service Area: Seacoast of New Hampshire, Dover, Portsmouth, Seabrook and surrounding areas.
  • Website: Visit Website

3. Concord Coach Lines

  • Contact: 800-639-3317
  • Service Area: New Hampshire’s North Country, Greater Concord Region, Portland, Augusta, Bangor, Maine Seacoast (Maine).
  • Website: Visit Website

4. Dartmouth Coach

  • Contact: 800-637-0123
  • Service Area: New Hampshire’s Upper Valley and the Greater Lebanon Region.
  • Website: Visit Website

5. Peter Pan Bus

  • Contact: 800-343-9999
  • Service Area: Over 100 communities throughout the Northeast including Cape & Islands, Southeastern and Western Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
  • Website: Visit Website

6. Plymouth & Brockton Bus Co.

  • Contact: 508-746-0378
  • Service Area: South Shore, Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts including Rockland, Plymouth, Sagamore, Barnstable, Hyannis, Falmouth, Woods Hole, New Bedford, and Fall River.
  • Website: Visit Website

7. Blue Apple Bus

  • Contact: 617-773-9403
  • Service Area: Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
  • Website: Visit Website

Limousine Service

Boston Logan is serviced by several limo companies, available only by prior reservation. Limo stands are located at:

  • Terminal A: Lot across from the curb on the Arrivals (lower) level of the terminal.
  • Terminal B: Level 1 of the Terminal B Parking Garage.
  • Terminal C: Ground Level of the Central Parking Garage.
  • Terminal E: Lot across from the curb on the Arrivals (lower) level of the terminal.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Various hotels service the airport with regular shuttles. Please contact your hotel directly for more information.

Taxi Service

Taxis are readily available at each terminal on the Arrivals Level, with the exception of Terminal C, where taxis can be found on the Ground Level of the Central Parking Garage.

These transportation options offer convenience and variety for passengers traveling to and from Boston Logan International Airport.

On-Airport Shuttle

For seamless connectivity within Boston Logan International Airport and its nearby facilities, Massport offers complimentary shuttle bus services between the various airline terminals, the Rental Car Center, the Water Transportation Dock, and the Airport Station on the MBTA Blue Line.

These shuttle buses are equipped with low-floors for easy boarding, luggage racks, and wheelchair lifts, ensuring convenience and accessibility for all passengers.

Shuttle buses, serving Airport Station, the Rental Car Center, and the terminals, typically have a frequency of every 5-6 minutes and can be located at the curbside on the lower level of each terminal. Several routes are available to cater to different needs and destinations:

  • Route 11: Operating daily from 9am to 10pm, serves all Terminals A, B, C, and E.
  • Route 22: Also available daily from 9am to 10pm, connects Terminals A, B, the subway station, and the Rental Car Center.
  • Route 33: Available daily from 9am to 10pm, serves Terminals C, E, subway station, and the Rental Car Center.
  • Shuttle Bus 55: Operates during early morning and late evening off-peak hours, serving all terminals, subway station, and the Rental Car Center.
  • Shuttle Bus 66: Offers connectivity between all terminals, subway station, LOC, and Water Transportation Dock.
  • Shuttle Bus 88: Facilitates travel between the Economy Garage, all terminals, and the subway station.

These varied routes and schedules aim to provide travelers with timely and convenient transportation solutions around Boston Logan International Airport.

Biking

At Boston Logan International Airport, biking enthusiasts and commuters will find conveniently located bike racks to securely park their bicycles. These racks are strategically situated at various points across the airport to facilitate ease of access.

Rack Locations:

  • Terminal A: Three bike rack locations are available at the lower level of Terminal A, including a newly installed covered bike rack situated between doors A-102 and A-103.
  • Terminal E: Bike rack facilities are available for users at Terminal E.
  • Economy Parking Garage: Those parking in the Economy Parking Garage will find bike racks for their convenience.
  • Rental Car Center: Bikers accessing the Rental Car Center can utilize the bike rack facilities available at this location.
  • Blue Line Airport Station: Bike racks are stationed at the Blue Line Airport Station for commuters using this transit option.
  • Bremen Street Park: Additional bike rack locations are accessible at Bremen Street Park.
  • Greenway Connector: Cyclists using the Greenway Connector will also find bike rack facilities available.

These varied locations ensure that whether you are arriving at or departing from different terminals or utilizing other facilities at Boston Logan, you will find a bike rack to safely secure your bicycle.

Car Sharing

Boston Logan International Airport offers travelers the convenience of car-sharing services through Turo, the world’s largest car-sharing marketplace.

Turo connects guests with a vast array of cars from trusted hosts, enabling travelers to book the perfect vehicle for their needs across various locations in the US, including Boston, Massachusetts.

Contact:

  • Turo: 415-965-4525

Pickup Location:

  • Guests who have booked a vehicle through Turo can pick up their car share from the Economy Parking Garage (Ground Level). This location is accessible via the On-Airport Shuttle Bus #88, ensuring seamless transitions for travelers.

For more information or to book a vehicle with Turo, guests can visit the Turo Website.


References:

  1. Massport.Official Website. (2023). “ Retrieved from Transportation Options”  https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/transportation-options/

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