Boston is not a 24-hour city, and its public transport reflects that. If your flight lands after 11 PM, your options narrow significantly. Here is what to expect.
What stops running and when
| Service | Last departure from Logan | |---------|---------------------------| | Silver Line (SL1) | ~12:30 AM | | Blue Line T | ~12:30 AM | | Logan Express buses | ~10:00 PM (varies by route) | | Water taxi | ~8:00 PM (seasonal) |
After 12:30 AM, public transport is finished. No late-night bus, no night subway, no alternatives until service resumes around 5:30 AM.
Taxis after midnight
The good news is that Logan's taxi stands operate 24 hours. Taxis are available even for very late flights. Wait times after midnight are typically 5–15 minutes. On busy nights (Friday, Saturday, holidays), you may wait a bit longer as incoming flights cluster.
Fares are the same as daytime — metered plus the standard $2.75 toll and $3.25 airport fee. There is no official night surcharge for taxis in Boston. A ride to downtown at 1 AM costs about $25–$30 USD, often a bit less than daytime due to lighter traffic.
Uber and Lyft after midnight
Both services operate late at night, but pricing is unpredictable. On a quiet Tuesday night, you might get a downtown ride for $22–$28. On a Friday or Saturday night, especially during bar-closing hours around 2 AM, surge pricing can push fares to $40–$55 for the same route.
Driver availability also drops late at night. Wait times of 10–20 minutes are common after midnight.
Pre-booked transfers
A private transfer to downtown at night costs $45–$60 USD — the same as the daytime rate. The driver monitors your flight, waits at arrivals regardless of delays, and the price does not change. For travelers who have been on a long flight and just want to get to the hotel, this removes all variables.
The tunnel advantage at night
The Ted Williams and Sumner tunnels, which can add 15–20 minutes during rush hour, are nearly empty after midnight. A late-night ride to downtown often takes just 10–12 minutes, making it one of the fastest times to travel from Logan to the city.
Waiting at the airport
If you arrive very late and have an early morning connection or appointment, the terminal remains accessible but most shops and restaurants close by 11 PM. There are charging stations and seating areas, but Logan is not designed for comfortable overnight stays. The airport is generally safe and has security presence, but sleeping accommodations are nonexistent.
The Hilton Boston Logan (connected to Terminal A via walkway) and the Hampton Inn Boston Logan Airport are the closest hotel options for true overnight stays.