How much is a taxi from BOS to South Station, downtown Boston?

Taxi fares: about $25–$40. The ride takes 15–30 min depending on traffic.

Which airlines fly from BOS?

Airlines at BOS include JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Copa Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air France, KLM, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Icelandair, TAP Air Portugal, ITA Airways, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Condor, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific and El Al. It's not a complete list: smaller and seasonal airlines come and go, so check the airport's flight board for your route.

Can I leave BOS on a layover?

Yes, if you have at least 3 h: that covers getting out of the airport, the round trip to South Station, downtown Boston, an hour there and getting back through security.

Are there lounges at BOS?

Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Club (Terminal A); Chase Sapphire Lounge (Terminal B).

Is there a hotel at BOS?

Hilton Boston Logan Airport, connected by walkway.

How long do I need to connect at BOS?

We recommend at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal, and more for a terminal change or after an international arrival. Our BOS connection guide breaks it down step by step.

Where is the cheapest parking at BOS?

Economy Parking Garage, with shuttles ($37 a day max). Rates change with demand, so check and book ahead on the airport's site.

Where do international flights arrive at BOS?

Arriving from abroad, you clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), collect your checked bags, drop them at the recheck belt and go through TSA security again before your connection. International flights arrive at Terminal E.

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Q: Do I have to go through security again if I change terminals at BOS?

It depends on the terminals. Terminals B, C and E are linked inside security. Terminal A isn't yet (a connector is planned), so connections to or from Terminal A mean clearing TSA again.

Boston Logan International Airport has Terminals A, B, C and E. The quickest way from BOS to South Station, downtown Boston is the Silver Line SL1 bus (about 25 minutes, free from the airport).

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Transit to South Station, downtown Boston

25 min

Silver Line SL1 bus, free from the airport

Taxi

15–30 min

about $25–$40

Connecting here

50 min

Domestic to domestic, same terminal

Leave on a layover

3 h+

Layover you need to visit the city

Quick answer

The quickest way from BOS to South Station, downtown Boston is the Silver Line SL1 bus (about 25 minutes, free from the airport). Connecting here, allow at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include JetBlue, Delta, American, United and Alaska.

Terminals: Terminals A, B, C and E
Taxi: 15–30 min, about $25–$40
Connecting: At least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal
Lounges: Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Club (Terminal A); Chase Sapphire Lounge (Terminal B)
Hotel: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, connected by walkway

Getting from BOS to South Station, downtown Boston

Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.

Silver Line SL1 busto South Stationabout 25 minfree from the airport
Airport shuttle and Blue Line subwayto downtownabout 25 min$2.40
Taxi or rideshare15–30 minabout $25–$40

Inside BOS

Terminals and connections

Terminals B, C and E are linked inside security. Terminal A isn't yet (a connector is planned), so connections to or from Terminal A mean clearing TSA again.

How long a layover you need at BOS

Lounges

•Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Club (Terminal A)
•Chase Sapphire Lounge (Terminal B)

Sleep, showers and hotels

•Hilton Boston Logan Airport, connected by walkway

Parking at BOS

•Economy Parking Garage, with shuttles ($37 a day max)
•Terminal garages ($46 a day max at Terminal B)

Daily maximums as published by the airport. Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check BOS's official site.

BOS tips

•Delta uses Terminal A and JetBlue mostly Terminal C.

Can you leave BOS on a layover?

With at least 3 h between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.

Off the plane and out of the airport20 min
To South Station, downtown Boston and back, the fastest way30 min
Time in town worth the trip1 h
Back through security to your gate1 h
Layover you need3 h

Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.

Airlines at BOS

Major airlines that fly from BOS (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.

JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Porter Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Copa Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 10 in Bag fees
British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
Virgin Atlantic Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
Lufthansa Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
SWISS Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Air France Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
KLM Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
Iberia Carry-on 56 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Aer Lingus Carry-on 55 × 40 × 24 cm Bag fees
Icelandair Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
TAP Air Portugal Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm
ITA Airways Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Condor Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Turkish Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Emirates Carry-on 55 × 38 × 20 cm Bag fees
Qatar Airways Carry-on 50 × 37 × 25 cm Bag fees
Japan Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Korean Air Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
Cathay Pacific Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
El Al Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm

BOS airport FAQ

The quickest option is the Silver Line SL1 bus to South Station: about 25 minutes for free from the airport. You can also take the Airport shuttle and Blue Line subway to downtown, about 25 minutes for $2.40. A taxi takes 15–30 min (about $25–$40).

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