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Boston Logan International Airport

Boston, United States

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MBTA Silver Line SL1

The MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus is free outbound from Logan to South Station in downtown Boston — it's the right default for most travelers headed downtown. From South Station you can connect to the Red Line subway, commuter rail, or Amtrak. Uber/Lyft pickup differs by terminal: A, C, and E use Central Parking; Terminal B uses Terminal B Garage on the departures level.

Ride Options

Silver Line SL1

transit

Free outbound ride to South Station and downtown

AvailabilityFrequent; reduced overnight service
Pickup NoteStops at each terminal — FREE outbound from Logan to South Station (Seaport stops en route) in about 15–20 min. No fare to board outbound.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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MBTA Blue Line

transit

Downtown and North Station via free shuttle

AvailabilityFrequent daytime; reduced late night
Pickup NoteTake the free Massport shuttle from your terminal to the Airport Blue Line station, then subway to Government Center or Downtown Crossing in about 15–20 min.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Uber

rideshare

Door-to-door, especially for luggage-heavy trips

AvailabilityCommonly available; surges during events and bad weather
Pickup NoteCentral Parking for Terminals A, C, E. Terminal B is the exception — Terminal B Garage, departures level. Tunnel tolls apply.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare option

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame per-terminal split as Uber: Central Parking for A/C/E; Terminal B Garage (departures level) for Terminal B.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app ride; useful when rideshare surges

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7 at all terminals
Pickup NoteOfficial ranks outside each terminal. Metered fare plus tunnel tolls.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Boston Logan — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up at Central Parking for Terminals A, C, and E. Terminal B is the exception — its pickup is at the Terminal B Garage on the departures level, not Central Parking. Follow the in-app pin to the right garage.

Taxi

Official taxi ranks are outside each terminal. Boston taxis are metered; cards accepted at most. Tunnel tolls are added on rides into the city.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles serve each terminal; the Hilton Boston Logan and Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor are at the airport. Logan Express coaches connect to suburban park-and-ride hubs.

Transit

The MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus is free outbound from each terminal to South Station in about 15–20 minutes, with Seaport stops. A free Massport shuttle also connects to the Airport Blue Line station for downtown and North Station. Tap a CharlieCard or contactless card for paid trips.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked private transfers and SIXT Ride meet you at arrivals with a name sign — fixed price, useful for heavy luggage.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The Silver Line SL1 from Logan to South Station is genuinely free outbound — you don't tap a card or pay anything to board. One of the best free airport-to-downtown rides in the US.
  • Uber/Lyft pickup differs by terminal: A, C, and E use Central Parking, but Terminal B uses the Terminal B Garage on the departures level — don't follow the wrong sign.
  • The free Massport shuttle to the Blue Line is useful for North Station, Downtown Crossing, or the State House area.
  • From South Station you can connect to the Red Line, commuter rail, Amtrak, and the bus terminal.
  • Ted Williams and Sumner tunnel tolls plus rush-hour congestion add to every taxi and rideshare fare — the Silver Line avoids it.

Tarmyq local tip

The Silver Line SL1 from Logan to South Station is genuinely free — you don't tap a card or pay anything to board outbound. Take advantage of one of the best free airport-to-downtown rides in the US.