Getting to Boston Made Easy 

Boston is easy to reach, with major air, rail, bus, and highway connections that make the city accessible from across New England, the Northeast, and destinations around the world! Once you arrive, visit our Getting Around Boston page for the latest information on public transportation, airport connections, walking routes, rideshare, biking, and other ways to navigate the city. 

How to Get to Boston 

Flying into the City 

Boston Logan International Airport is New England’s largest airport and the region’s primary international gateway. Located just a few miles from downtown Boston, Logan offers convenient access to hotels, convention centers, neighborhoods, universities, and major attractions. You’ll find dining and retail options, parking, ground transportation, and airport services designed to make arrival and departure stress-free.  

Logan International Airport: Flight Connections & Airlines 

Boston Logan offers nonstop international service from more than 60 destinations and nonstop domestic service from more than 80 destinations, making it one of the most convenient ways to reach the city.  

The airport is served by over 40 airlines, with information on flights, airlines, security, parking, terminal maps, and directions available through the Massport Website. You may also use the Boston Logan Airport Wayfinder to help navigate terminals, amenities, and transportation options. For phone information, call toll-free at 1-800-23-LOGAN / 1-800-235-6426.  

Boston is also served by several smaller regional airports, including: 

• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport — Manchester, NH 

• T.F. Green Airport — Providence, RI 

• Worcester Regional Airport — Worcester, MA  

Pro Tip: Eligible travelers may want to review TSA PreCheck options before flying to help save some time.

Arriving by Train

Boston is well connected by rail, too, with MBTA Commuter Rail service offering an easy alternative to driving or flying. Amtrak links Boston with major cities along the Northeast Corridor, including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., through South Station and Back Bay Station. North Station connects Boston to smaller destinations around New Hampshire and Maine. 

Train travel can be a practical and lower-emission way to reach the city. Amtrak notes that traveling by rail can reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared with driving or flying, making it a great option for visitors who want a more sustainable trip! 

• Amtrak: 1-800-USA-RAIL 

• MBTA Commuter Rail: 617-722-3200 

Traveling by Bus 

Bus service is widely available throughout Massachusetts and the broader Northeast, with many intercity and interstate buses arriving at South Station Bus Terminal. Located in downtown Boston, South Station connects travelers to the MBTA Red Line, Commuter Rail, Amtrak, taxis, rideshare, and nearby hotels.  

Pro Tip: Ticket counters are located on the third level of the Transportation Center. 

• South Station Bus Terminal: 617-737-8040 

Driving to Boston 

Boston’s location on the Eastern Seaboard makes it accessible from major Northeast cities and places farther west. That said, folks driving into town should plan ahead for traffic, tolls, tunnels, and hotel parking, especially during weekday commute times and major events.  

• From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike, also known as I-90, east into downtown Boston. 

• From the North: Take I-93 South into downtown Boston. Travelers coming from Maine or points northeast can take I-95 South to I-93 South. 

• From the South: Take I-95 North to I-93 North into downtown Boston. 

Parking in Boston 

Boston boasts a variety of garage, lot, and metered parking options, though availability and pricing vary by neighborhood, time of day, and event schedule.  

Meet Boston’s parking guide includes information on parking near major event venues, including the Hynes Convention Center and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. You can also use parking reservation tools such as SpotHero to compare locations and book ahead. Visit the SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up. Use code "MEETBOSTON10" for 10% (up to $5.00) off your next parking session!

Accessibility & Traveler Services 

Boston’s transportation network includes accessible options across the airport, public transit, rail, parking, and visitor services. Travelers can review accessibility information before arrival and contact airlines, hotels, venues, transit providers, or attractions directly for the most current details about entrances, elevators, shuttles, seating, and service accommodations. Our Accessible Experiences page is a super helpful starting point for planning a trip that fits your mobility, sensory, communication, or support needs. 

For transportation options once you arrive, visit our Getting Around Boston page. Travelers from outside the U.S. can also check out our International Travel Guide for entry requirements, airport arrival guidance, tipping, weather, and other planning basics.