General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (BOS)

How to get to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Boston city center is approximately 5 km (3 miles) from the airport: transfer takes approximately 15-20 minutes by Silver Line SL1 bus, completely free in this direction.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach downtown Boston in approximately 15-25 minutes, traffic permitting (the tunnels under the harbor can be congested during peak hours).

By Train

There is no direct subway at the airport: the Silver Line SL1, a bus on a dedicated lane, replaces the rail connection to South Station, from which you can continue on the MBTA network.

By Bus

The Silver Line SL1 connects all terminals (A, B, C, E) to South Station downtown: the trip to downtown is completely free, no ticket or tap required; the return from South Station to the airport is however paid (standard MBTA fare).

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Tips The airport-to-downtown Silver Line SL1 connection is free: a rare advantage among large American airports, useful for those traveling on a limited budget.

Average travel time to BOS

TrainNot available (Silver Line SL1 to South Station, free)

Shuttle bus15-20 minutes (free, Silver Line SL1)

Taxi / Private hire15-25 minutes (30-45 USD)

Parking near General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Central Parking Garage costs $46/day at full rate (from $29/day with advance booking); Economy Parking costs up to $37/day with complimentary shuttle to all terminals every 15-20 minutes.

How to get to Boston from BOS

By Train

There is no direct metro; Silver Line SL1 (free toward downtown) connects to South Station, from which you can transfer to the MBTA network.

By Bus

Silver Line SL1 connects all terminals to South Station, free in this direction, in approximately 15-20 minutes.

By Taxi

A taxi (metered, plus $2.75 toll) costs approximately $25-45; Uber/Lyft range from $20-35 (up to $50-60 during peaks), to downtown, with travel time 15-25 minutes.

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Car rental at General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

A shuttle is required to reach the car rental company counters.

Driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; an International Driving Permit is not required for short stays if the license is in Latin characters.

Hotels near General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Logan is one of the airports closest to downtown among major American cities: just two miles away, reachable in 9 minutes via the Blue Line subway to Aquarium station, or by car through the tunnels under the harbor, though times lengthen considerably during rush hour. Anyone with a short layover or a dawn flight finds it convenient to stay in the cluster of hotels connected to the terminal. Anyone coming to visit the city can instead sleep right in the historic downtown, in the Seaport or in Back Bay: none of these areas is truly inconvenient, because the subway and the free Silver Line buses connect everything to Logan.

Airport area

Airport area (Logan)

connected to terminals A and E by a pedestrian walkway, or a round-the-clock free shuttle to the other terminals, the subway and the water taxi

Best for: anyone with a short layover, a dawn flight or a large group of bags

Pros

the only hotel in Boston connected on foot to the terminal
a free shuttle that also reaches the subway and the water taxi

Cons

no neighborhood life, you stay within the airport grounds
prices usually higher than other areas despite the proximity

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City centre

Historic downtown and Waterfront

Blue Line subway to Aquarium in 9 minutes, or a direct water taxi from the terminal in about 11 minutes

Best for: anyone wanting the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall and the historic harbor close at hand

Pros

a short walk from Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail
a direct connection by subway or water taxi, with no transfers

Cons

among the most touristy and crowded neighborhoods in high season
parking is almost always paid and scarce

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Neighbourhood

Seaport

free Silver Line SL1 bus from the terminal, about 15-20 minutes to South Station

Best for: anyone in town for the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center or looking for a modern waterfront neighborhood

Pros

a direct free bus from the terminal, with no transfers
a new neighborhood with restaurants and museums on the water

Cons

less steeped in history than downtown or the North End
longer distances between blocks, useful to allow time to walk

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Neighbourhood

Back Bay

about 15-25 minutes from the terminal by car or rideshare, or by subway with a transfer from the Blue Line

Best for: anyone wanting Newbury Street, Copley Square and a residential yet central neighborhood

Pros

walking distance to Newbury Street, Copley Square and the Prudential Center
a residential neighborhood, quieter than the historic downtown in the evening

Cons

no direct connection to the airport, a line transfer or a car is needed
farther from the terminal than the other areas

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Airport services

The airport is New England's primary hub, with connections to Europe and other international destinations.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area features New England products, lobster in travel packaging, and luxury items.

Lounges & relaxation

At Boston Logan, lounges are organized by terminal: Terminal A has only two Delta Sky Clubs, Terminal E concentrates the international carriers like Air France, Emirates and Lufthansa, while B and C host American, United, JetBlue's BlueHouse and the Chase Sapphire Lounge. Those without a specific card or status can still find a way in at more than one lounge, but it's worth checking in advance which terminal they're departing from.

lounges: 12
with Priority Pass: 2
earliest opening: 04:00

Which lounge to choose: full comparison