Traveling to Boston

By train (or bus)

Amtrak provides convenient train service entering Boston. Trains from the south and west arrive at South Station, which is a short subway, bus, or cab ride from the hotels. Several bus companies also offer service to and from South Station, including Peter Pan, Greyhound, BoltBus, and Megabus.

By air

Logan Airport (BOS)

Boston’s Logan Airport is located minutes from downtown Boston, and is by far the most convenient way to fly into the city.  Once at the airport, you have several options for getting downtown:

  • Renting cars at Logan is easy.
  • A taxi between Logan and the Colonnade or the Hampton Inn is likely to cost about $30.
  • The Hampton Inn offers free shuttle service to and from Logan Airport seven days a week.
  • Public transportation in Boston is run by the Massachuetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)  and is known colloquially as “the T.”  At the airport, the MBTA Silver Line (bus rapid transit) stops at every terminal. It will take you directly to South Station in Boston’s downtown financial district. The airport is also served by a blue line station and water taxi service, which may be convenient depending on where you are heading. Google transit (also accessible via Google Maps on smart phones and over the web) offers accurate directions for using Boston’s public transit options.

Alternative airports

T. F. Green Airport, Warwick/Providence Rhode Island (PVD)

Train service is available from the Providence airport to South Station in Boston. Trains may be several hours apart, so be sure to check the timetable. The train ride will take about an hour and a half, but you will emerge in the heart of downtown Boston.  Back Bay Station is the stop closest to the Hampton Inn and the Colonnade, but South Station is also convenient. You can also rent a car and drive into the city.

Manchester Boston Airport, Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester Boston Airport (MHT) in Manchester, New Hampshire is approximately 55 miles from downtown Boston. If you fly into this airport, we recommend renting a car, as other ground transportation options to Boston are limited.