Boston Airport Information
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Located in the East Boston neighborhood, Logan International Airport is almost completely surrounded by water. As one of the 20 busiest airports in the nation, more than 27 million passengers pass through this active transportation hub every year. The airport spans across more than 2,400 acres, has six runways, fourteen miles of taxiway and employs nearly 16,000 people.
There are four passenger terminals at Logan International Airport: Terminals A, B, C, and E. Each terminal has its own ticketing, baggage claim, and ground transportation services. Numerous unique works of art are displayed throughout the terminals including sculptures, paintings and mosaics. Logan International Airport even has its very own State Police force, Fire-Rescue Unit, and non-denominational chapel.
More than 50 air carriers serve Boston Logan International Airport, including 16 foreign flag carriers. Domestic service is offered to 76 destinations and international service is provided to 33 destinations. The airport is a focus city for American Airlines, Delta Airlines and US Airways.
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Located only three miles from Boston's central business district, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport served over 3.5 million passengers in 2006. As the fourth-largest airport in New England for passenger service, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport boasts a reputation for remaining open regardless of the weather conditions. In fact, the only time that the Boston Regional Airport has ever been closed was following September 11, 2001 when all planes where grounded for two days.
The 1,500 acre airport has two runways and is served by most major airlines including Air Canada, Continental Connection, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, COMAIR, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, US Airways and US Airways Express.
While Manchester Boston Regional Airport is smaller than most airports, it still offers many services to ensure that travelers have a pleasant experience. Manchester has its own frequent flyer lounge, a Starbucks, several gifts stores and numerous restaurants including Milltowne Grille, Sam Adams Pub and Café and Smuttynose Public House. Several transportation services are available including rental cars, taxis, buses, limousines and hotel courtesy shuttles; all can be found on the curb outside the terminal.
Airline carriers serving Logan International Airport
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada/Air Canada Jazz
- Air France
- AirTran Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- Alitalia
- American West
- American
- American Eagle
- British Airways
- Cape Air
- Charters
- Continental
- Delta Air Lines
- Delta Connection
- Delta Connection/Com Air
- Delta Shuttle
- Finnair
- flyGlobespan
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- JetBlue Airways
- Lufthansa
- Midwest
- Northwest/KLM
- SATA
- Spirit Airlines
- Swiss
- United
- United Express
- US Airways Shuttle (LaGuardia & D.C.)
- US Airways
- US Airways Express
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
Boston Train Information
Five different Amtrak train lines service Boston, Massachusetts: the Acela Express, the Lake Shore Line, the Twilight Shoreliner, the Acela Regional and the Downeaster.
Regular service is offered between Boston, MA and Washington, DC
United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. on the Acela Express: trains travel through Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York
New York City Skyline, New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The Lake Shore Line offers transportation to and from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. For those in need of overnight service, the Twilight Shoreliner services Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. Service between Boston, MA, Washington, D.C., and Newport News, VA is offered by the Acela Regional Train. The Downeaster rail line connects Boston's North Station and Portland, ME by traveling though Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Boston Public Transportation
Bus and Rail System
Logan Express
Logan Express provides express bus service to and from the Logan Airport from four suburban locations: Braintree (South), Farmingham (West) and Peabody and Woburn (North). Full-service bus terminals and an abundance of parking are offered at all four locations. Travel time from any of the four stations to the airport is approximately 30-45 minutes. However, it is advised that travelers allow additional time during rush hours.
MBTA Silver Line
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers rapid transit bus service with direct connections to and from Boston Logan and South Station through the Seaport district. The Silver Line's route SL1 (Logan Airport - South Station via Waterfront) bus service provides the most direct route to and from South Station. The Silver Line's route SL1 also offers convenient access to and from the following locations:
- The Boston Convention and Exposition Center
- Seaport World Trade Center
- Moakley Federal Court House
- South Boston Waterfront
- Chinatown
- The Theatre District
- The South End
- Dudley Square
Signage directing commuters to the appropriate boarding locations for the Silver Line can be found in all terminals.
MBTA Subway
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides subway service to and from the Boston Logan Airport via the Blue Line. The Blue Line is the most direct route to and from the MBTA Orange and Green Lines found at Government Center Stations.
South Station Regional Bus and Commuter Rail
Numerous regional bus companies offer service between Boston Logan and South Station. Additionally, there are many MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains that arrive and depart from South Station; however, the MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains do not service Boston Logan Airport. Direct service from South Station to Logan Airport is provided by the Silver Line bus rapid transit service for $1.25; the trip is approximately twenty minutes in length.
Pick Up Locations at Logan
All buses depart from the same location at each terminal.
- Terminal A: outside of baggage claim
- Terminal B: outside of US Airways and American Airline baggage claims
- Terminal C: outside of baggage claim
- Terminal E: middle island "Scheduled Buses"
Pick Up Locations at South Station Transportation Center (700 Atlantic Avenue, Boston)
Third Level Platform/Gate Assignments are subject to change so travelers should confirm their terminal and gate number upon arrival.
- Bonanza Bust Lines/Peter Pan: Gates 14-17
- C&J Trailways: Platform A
- Concord Trailways: Maine Platform B1
- Concord Trailways: New Hampshire Gates 1-2
- Dartmouth Coach: Platform B
- Vermont Transit/Greyhound Lines: Gates 3-7
- Plymouth and Brockton: Gates 12,13 and B23
Shuttle System
Logan Shuttle
Free shuttle service is offered from Airport Station on the Blue Line to all air terminals, as well as the economy parking lot. Free shuttle service is also provided from Airport Station to the water transport dock for water transport service.
Water Transport
Boat service is offered to and from Logan, downtown Boston and the South Shore year-round. There are numerous passenger water transportation services to choose from including Courtesy Water Transportation Bus Service, Boston Harbor Water Taxi, City Water Taxi and Rowes Wharf Water Transport.
Taxis
Boston Taxi service to all of New England is available at all Logan airport terminals 24 hours a day. There are a total of six cab associations in Boston: Boston Cab, Checker Cab, City Cab, ITOA, Metro Cab and Town Taxi.
Areas located within a 12-mile radius of downtown Boston are charged a meter rate. Any destinations beyond the 12-mile radius are charged a flat rate. Fares are based upon occupancy with no more than four passengers per taxi.
Station wagons, handicap accessible cabs, and credit card taxis can be arranged upon request. However, an additional fee of $5 per passenger is charged for travelers carrying excessive luggage, skis or boxes.
All taxis leaving Logan Airport charge a $2.25 airport fee. If the route to the requested destination requires travel through the harbor tunnels, an additional toll fee will be issued. Passengers are highly advised to request a receipt from the taxi driver showing the driver's name, taxi company, amount paid, and medallion number.
Meter Rates
- $1.75 for the first 1/8th mile or less
- $0.30 for each additional 1/8th of a mile
Waiting Time:
- $24.00 per each hour
Flat Rate:
- Dedham and Lexington are no longer flat rate communities and shall be charged metered rates
- $2.60 per mile (as quoted in the Official Flat Rate Guide)
MassPort and Mass Turnpike Tunnel Fees:
- All Trips to Logan Airport: $2.25
- All Trips from Logan Airport: $6.00
Distance to...
- Cambridge, MA
- New York, NY
- Providence, RI
- Harford, CT
- Albany, NY
- Stamford, CT
- Philadelphia, PA
- Saratoga, NY
- 2.8 miles
- 216 miles
- 50.9 miles
- 101 miles
- 169 miles
- 177 miles
- 309 miles
- 208 miles
