City in Massachusetts, United States
Getting around Boston
How to get around Boston
The 'T' subway, buses and commuter rail cover the city, and the core is compact and walkable. Walk the Freedom Trail, ride the T for farther trips, and skip a car.
Ways to get around Boston
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| MBTA subway ('the T') | $2.40 per ride | Tap a CharlieCard or contactless card; transfers are free between lines |
| MBTA buses | $1.70–2.40 | Many routes; the Silver Line runs to the airport |
| Bluebikes | About $2.95 per 30 min | Docked bikes across Boston, Cambridge and Somerville |
| Uber / Lyft | About $14–25 for short trips | Prices spike when the T is delayed |
Ride-hailing apps in Boston
A 5 km ride costs about $14–25 ($14–25).
- Taxis exist and are metered; rideshare is usually cheaper. Waymo is not yet open to the public in Boston.
Arriving in Boston
Boston Logan International (BOS)
Silver Line SL1 free from airport to South Station, 20–30 min; Blue Line connection; Uber/Lyft $25–45, 15–30 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Boston?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Boston?
The 'T' subway, buses and commuter rail cover the city, and the core is compact and walkable. Walk the Freedom Trail, ride the T for farther trips, and skip a car.
How do I get from the airport to Boston?
Silver Line SL1 free from airport to South Station, 20–30 min; Blue Line connection; Uber/Lyft $25–45, 15–30 min.
Is Boston walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- MBTA (the T)
- Massport (Boston Logan Airport)
- Meet Boston (tourism)
- Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
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