Boston Logan has a rare advantage among US airports: a free bus into the city. Here is what each option costs.
Free and budget options
| Option | Price | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Line (SL1) | Free from the airport | Airport terminals to South Station |
| Blue Line T | $2.40 | Airport station to downtown subway |
| Logan Express (Back Bay) | Check Massport for current fares | Airport to Back Bay |
| Logan Express (suburbs) | Check Massport for current fares | Airport to Braintree, Danvers, Framingham, Woburn |
| MBTA ferry | $2.40 | Airport ferry terminal to Long Wharf |
Fixed-price private transfer
BOS Boston
From€105for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €105 per vehicle, about €26 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
The Silver Line SL1 serves every Logan terminal and service from the airport is always free, so no fare card is needed. On the weekday timetable it leaves the terminals every 8 to 12 minutes through the day (MBTA schedule data).
The Blue Line is reached by the free Massport shuttle, which stops at every terminal and takes you to Airport station. The subway fare is $2.40 whether you tap a CharlieCard, a CharlieTicket or a contactless card, or pay cash. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Taxi costs from Logan
Taxis are metered on the city tariff set by the Boston Police Department Hackney Carriage Unit:
| Element | Rate |
|---|---|
| First 1/7 mile | $2.60 |
| Each additional 1/7 mile | $0.40 (about $2.80 a mile) |
| Waiting / idling time | $28.00 per hour |
| Toll on trips from Boston proper to Logan | $2.75, charged in addition to the meter |
There is no fixed airport fare: the meter decides, and tolls are added to it. Waiting time in traffic is metered, so a slow trip costs more than a quick one.
Ride-hailing apps
Ride-hailing has no published tariff. The app prices each trip against demand at the moment you request it and shows you the figure before you confirm, so that quote is the only reliable number. Prices move with the time of day, weather and events in the city. If the quote looks high, a taxi on the metered tariff is not priced by demand.
Private transfer
A private transfer is a fixed price quoted at booking, with no meter and no change if traffic is heavy. You choose the vehicle type when you book, and a child seat can be requested for families.
The cost comparison in perspective
The Silver Line is free from the airport and the Blue Line is $2.40. A taxi is metered, so the fare depends on distance and traffic, and an app ride is priced when you request it. A private transfer's price is fixed before you travel; compare the quote with the other options. The Silver Line is a bus, so with heavy luggage or small children a taxi or transfer may be more comfortable.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Taxi meter tariff, waiting time, tolls, $2.75 toll Boston proper to Logan: https://police.boston.gov/taxi-rates/
- Silver Line SL1 serves every terminal, service from Logan always free; Blue Line reached by free Massport shuttle: https://www.mbta.com/destinations/logan-airport
- Subway fare $2.40 (CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, contactless, cash); SL1 outbound accepts subway fare: https://www.mbta.com/fares/subway-fares
- Ferry Logan Airport to Long Wharf $2.40 (Zone 1A): https://www.mbta.com/fares/ferry-fares
- Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free: https://www.mbta.com/fares/reduced
- SL1 weekday timetable and headways (MBTA schedule data): https://api-v3.mbta.com/schedules?filter[route]=741&filter[stop]=17091&filter[direction_id]=1&filter[date]=2026-10-19
- Free Massport shuttle between terminals and Airport station: https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-to-logan/on-airport-shuttle
- Logan Express Back Bay fares: https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-to-logan/logan-express/back-bay
- Logan Express routes Braintree, Danvers, Framingham, Woburn: https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-to-logan/logan-express
When a private transfer from BOS is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Boston is from €105, about €26 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
BOS → Boston from €105Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Silver Line free from Logan?
The MBTA states that service from Logan Airport on the Silver Line is always free. Rides in the other direction, to the airport, are charged the subway fare of $2.40.
Is the toll included in the taxi meter fare?
No. The Boston Police Hackney Carriage Unit tariff charges tolls in addition to the meter, including a $2.75 toll on trips from Boston proper to Logan.
Is ride-hailing cheaper than a taxi from Logan?
It depends on the moment. The app prices each trip by demand and shows the quote before you confirm, while a taxi runs on the metered city tariff. Compare the app quote with the taxi tariff before you decide.
How much is a taxi from Logan to Fenway Park?
There is no fixed fare. It runs on the Boston Police Hackney Carriage Unit meter ($2.60 for the first 1/7 mile, $0.40 for each additional 1/7 mile, $28.00 an hour waiting), with tolls added. Waiting time is metered, so traffic on game days costs you directly.