Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – Getting to Downtown Boston

Boston Logan serves four terminals: A, B, C and E. The Silver Line bus (SL1) is free from the airport to South Station. The Blue Line T costs $2.40 and connects to the subway system. A taxi is metered on the city tariff — $2.60 for the first 1/7 mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/7 mile, about $2.80 a mile (Boston Police Department Hackney Carriage Unit) — with tolls added, including a $2.75 toll on trips from Boston proper to Logan. Ride-hailing is priced by the app and moves with demand, so read the quote before you confirm. A pre-booked private transfer is a fixed price quoted at booking. For travelers heading to downtown or Back Bay, the Silver Line is free from the airport.

Logan has four terminals: A, B, C, and E. After collecting your bags, follow signs toward ground transportation.

For the Silver Line, follow the Silver Line / bus signs to the bus stop at your terminal. The SL1 serves every Logan terminal.

For taxis, follow the signs from baggage claim to the taxi stand on the arrivals level of your terminal, where dispatchers help in every terminal.

For ride-hailing apps, go to the designated ride-app pickup area at your terminal; the app shows you the exact spot.

For the Blue Line T, take the free Massport shuttle bus from your terminal to Airport station.

The Silver Line SL1 is free in the airport-to-city direction The only downside is limited luggage space.

Boston taxis are metered on a single city tariff set by the Boston Police Department Hackney Carriage Unit: $2.60 for the first 1/7 mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/7 mile — about $2.80 a mile — with waiting and idling time charged at $28.00 an hour. Tolls are charged in addition to the meter, including a $2.75 toll on trips from Boston proper to Logan.

Because the fare is metered rather than fixed, the honest answer to "what will it cost" is: the meter decides, and traffic that keeps the taxi waiting adds to it.

Ride-hailing apps do not work this way. There is no published tariff; the app prices each trip against demand and shows you the number before you confirm. Check the app rather than a guide.

A private transfer's price is fixed at booking. For families or business travelers who want certainty, this removes the unpredictability of demand pricing and traffic-dependent meters.

Public transport does not run all night. The MBTA SL1 timetable checked on 16 October 2026 lists last departures from the Logan terminals at about 2:15-2:23 AM; late-night trips vary by day, so check the MBTA timetable for your date. Blue Line hours differ, so check the MBTA too. After the last bus or train, your options are taxis, ride-hailing apps, or a pre-booked transfer.

For a late arrival, a pre-booked transfer is arranged in advance at a fixed price quoted at booking.

The Silver Line is manageable with one or two bags but gets harder with strollers, multiple suitcases and children. The bus has limited luggage space.

Do not count on a child seat in a taxi or ride-hailing car — bring your own or pre-book a transfer with one. Massachusetts has a child restraint rule based on age and height; check the current rule on mass.gov.

Massport lists nursing and nursery rooms in each terminal and family restrooms in all terminals.

For families with young children and heavy luggage, a private transfer with a child seat confirmed at booking is one option.

For pre-booked transfers at Logan, confirm the exact meeting point for your terminal when you book. Your driver will have a name sign, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking.

Taxis are at the marked stands on the arrivals level of each terminal. Ride-hailing pickups are at the designated ride-app areas, and the app will guide you to the exact spot for your terminal.

Take the Silver Line if: You are heading to South Station, Seaport, or anywhere on the Red Line, and you travel light. It is free from the airport.

Take the Blue Line if: You are heading to the North End, Beacon Hill, or connecting to the Green/Orange lines. Take the free Massport shuttle to Airport station first.

Take a taxi if: You want door-to-door service without app hassle, and are happy with a metered fare.

Use a ride-hailing app if: The quote in the app suits you. Check the estimated fare before requesting.

Book a transfer if: You want a fixed price quoted at booking, for example for a late arrival, a family or lots of luggage.

Take the ferry if: You are heading to the waterfront area and want a ride across the harbor to Long Wharf.