| How to get to Boston, USA - Public transports in Boston, United States - Take a plane, a bus, a train or a taxi to go to Boston - Tourist Information | | It's quite simple and convenient to get to Boston because there are many airlines, bus companies, trains and interstate highways which connect it to the rest of the world By Airplane
Numerous airlines fly into and out of Logan International Airport. Once you land you can pick up a rental car or take a cab to your accommodation. You even have the option of taking an MBTA train into downtown and the neighboring areas. Just catch a ride on the free Massport shuttle bus to the Blue Line's Airport subway stop. By Car
There are 3 main routes into Boston:
I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) from the west
I-95 from the north and south
I-93 from the north and south |  | By Bus
Several bus and van companies now offer bus service to and from Boston. Various bus lines arrive and depart from South Station.
By Train
Amtrak has frequent train service to Boston from New York and other points in the Northeast Corridor. The trip from New York takes about 3 1/2 hours on Acela Express trains, about 4 hours on other trains. Amtrak has three Boston stops.
Rte. 128 is about 12 miles from downtown and is a good place to get off if you are visiting the western or southern suburbs.
Back Bay Station is in the Back Bay, convenient to the hotels in the Back Bay and the South End and the Orange Line subway.
The final stop is South Station, near the financial district and the Red Line subway. It is convenient for the hotels along the waterfront and the theater district. |  |
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Chances are you’ve heard Boston referred to as “the walking city.” The City of Boston labors to maintain this label. Painting crosswalks, regular maintenance of traffic signals and pedestrian pushbuttons, and innovative pedestrian safety signs at busy locations such as downtown, schools, parks, playgrounds and libraries are a priority.
Walking, however, is not the only mode of transportation in Boston. Besides the subway, there are plenty of other ways to get from here to there. There are buses and taxis and on a nice day, you may want to use a bicycle to get to where you're going. And, believe it or not, you can actually get around Boston by boat, too! Plus, there are planes for those really long trips. |  | | If you have a car, chances are, you'll need to know about parking or vanpooling in the city. But if you’d rather sit back and use public transportation, you’re not alone. Thousands of residents and visitors use the extensive system of MBTA trains and buses to get around the city each day. Even those who arrive into Logan International Airport will find public transportation to be a very convenient way to get into the city and surrounding areas. |
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