Boston Logan (BOS) Airport Taxi Cost — 2026 Guide
USD 30-45 metered cab to Downtown Boston. Plus the Silver Line bus that's genuinely FREE from BOS to South Station — and Cambridge taxi rates.
Quick Answer
Metered cab BOS → Downtown Boston: USD 30-45 + USD 2.50 airport fee + USD 1.50 tunnel toll + 20% tip = ~USD 42-58, 15-35 min. To Cambridge (MIT/Harvard): USD 45-70. To Back Bay (Hynes/Copley): USD 35-50. Or take the FREE Silver Line SL1 bus direct to South Station, then USD 2.40 MBTA to anywhere. Uber USD 25-45, surges 1.5-2.5× on Sox/Celtics/Patriots game days.
BOS to City — Options Compared
| Option | Price | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow taxi (metered) | USD 30–45 to Downtown / USD 45-70 to Cambridge | 15–45 min | ✓ Doorstep at any Boston hotel; 4 passengers; reliable in winter. ✗ No flat rate; USD 2.50 airport fee + tunnel toll USD 1.50. |
| Uber / Lyft | USD 25–55 | 15–45 min | ✓ Cheapest off-peak; pickup at BOS Central Parking Garage Level 1. ✗ Surge 1.5-2.5× during Sox/Celtics/Bruins/Patriots game days + 17:00-19:00 rush. |
| Silver Line (free!) | FREE (with Charlie Card link) | 20-30 min | ✓ Direct bus from BOS terminals → South Station free with Charlie Card transfer. ✗ Some routes change to MBTA fare after South Station. |
| Blue Line subway | USD 2.40 (Charlie Card) | 25-40 min | ✓ MBTA bus 22 or 33 from BOS → Airport Station → Blue Line direct to Government Center. ✗ Multi-leg journey; not luggage-friendly during peak. |
| Logan Express bus | USD 12-15 | 20-40 min | ✓ Direct BOS → Back Bay / Framingham / Braintree / Woburn. ✗ Limited route set; departs every 30-60 min. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Boston Logan (BOS) taxi to downtown cost?+
Average metered fare from Logan to downtown Boston (Financial District, Beacon Hill, Back Bay): USD 30-45 + USD 2.50 airport fee + USD 1.50 Sumner Tunnel toll + 20% tip = ~USD 42-58 total for the 5 km / 3 mi trip, 15-35 min. The meter uses Boston tariff (USD 2.60 flag-fall + USD 2.80/mile). To Cambridge (MIT, Harvard): USD 45-70. To Back Bay (Hynes, Copley Square): USD 35-50.
Silver Line FREE from Boston Logan — really?+
Yes — Logan Silver Line buses SL1 to South Station + SL3 to Chelsea are FREE for the airport-leg, then you tap your Charlie Card to continue on MBTA. From baggage claim: free shuttle bus to Silver Line stop → SL1 to South Station (20 min). At South Station: free transfer to Red Line subway or Commuter Rail. For solo travellers + Downtown hotels: extraordinary value (FREE!). For Back Bay + Cambridge: Silver Line + onward MBTA still under USD 5 total.
Uber vs taxi from BOS — which is better?+
Uber: USD 25-45 typical, surge 1.5-2.5× during Sox/Celtics/Bruins/Patriots games + 17:00-19:00 rush. Pickup at Central Parking Garage Level 1 (5-10 min walk via skybridges from terminals). Yellow taxi: USD 30-45 + fees, no surge, always available at terminal curb. For off-peak + budget travellers: Uber wins. For tight connections or game-day arrivals: taxi or pre-booked transfer wins on certainty.
Boston Logan terminal layout — easy connections?+
Logan has 4 terminals (A, B, C, E) connected by free shuttle bus + walking skybridges between A/B and B/C. Terminal A: Delta. Terminal B: American, JetBlue (north section), United. Terminal C: JetBlue + most international, Lufthansa, Iberia. Terminal E: international long-haul (BA, Emirates, Qatar, Cathay, Aer Lingus). Free shuttle every 5 min between terminals — 5-10 min between any two.
Boston winter — does snow affect transfers?+
Yes — November-March can have heavy snow (Boston averages 110 cm/year). Heavy snow events cause flight cancellations + ground transport delays. Silver Line + Blue Line subway operate underground/tunnel, mostly snow-immune. Uber/Lyft surge 2-3× during snow storms; yellow taxi availability varies. Pre-booked transfers with all-weather drivers most reliable. Sumner Tunnel can flood-close during storm surges.
Logan to Cambridge (Harvard, MIT) — what's smartest?+
Cambridge is across the Charles River from Boston. From BOS: yellow taxi USD 45-70 (20-40 min including tunnel + Mass Ave traffic). Silver Line SL1 to South Station → Red Line to Harvard/MIT: USD 2.40 in 35-45 min. For solo + budget: Silver Line + Red Line wins. For 2+ pax with luggage: Uber USD 35-60 competitive. For business arrivals to MIT/Harvard hotels: pre-book.
Boston Sumner / Williams Tunnel — toll surprises?+
BOS to downtown Boston typically uses Sumner Tunnel (eastbound only — USD 1.50 EZ-Pass / USD 2.05 cash) or Ted Williams Tunnel (USD 1.40-2.00). Yellow taxis pass these through; the toll is added to your fare. Pre-booked transfers include toll. Uber/Lyft fare usually includes toll. For Logan→Cambridge: Tobin Bridge USD 1.40-2.05 instead.
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