Boston Logan (BOS) — Silver Line SL1 + Blue Line
Boston Logan International (BOS) to Boston — Updated 2026
Arriving at BOS?
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Boston Logan International (BOS) has free public transit into the city. The **Silver Line SL1** runs from every terminal to **South Station**, and rides from the airport are always free; at South Station you connect with the Red Line and Commuter Rail. For the **Blue Line**, take the free Massport shuttle to Airport station, then pay the $2.40 subway fare. **Back Bay Logan Express** is free from the airport ($9 each way online towards the airport). Taxis wait on the Arrivals level of each terminal and run on the meter.
Silver Line SL1 + Blue Line stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BOS terminals (SL1) | Start | Silver Line SL1 serves all terminals; free from the airport |
| South Station (SL1 terminus) | Red Line and Commuter Rail | |
| Airport station (Blue Line) | Reached by the free Massport shuttle from the terminals |
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| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Line SL1 | Free from the airport | Check MBTA | One seat to South Station (Red Line, Commuter Rail). |
| Massport shuttle + Blue Line | $2.40 | Check MBTA | For Aquarium, State and Government Center. |
| Back Bay Logan Express | Free from the airport | Check Massport | $9 each way online towards the airport. |
| Taxi | Metered (Boston rates) | Depends on traffic | First 1/7 mile $2.60, then $0.40 per 1/7 mile; $2.75 toll on trips from Boston to Logan. |
| Pre-booked private transfer | Price shown when you book | Depends on traffic | Driver meets you in arrivals. |
FAQ
Is the Silver Line SL1 really free from Boston Logan?+
Yes. The MBTA says service from Logan Airport is always free. The SL1 serves every terminal and ends at South Station, where you connect with the Red Line and Commuter Rail. Rides towards the airport pay the normal fare.
Silver Line or Blue Line from Boston Logan?+
The SL1 goes straight to South Station for free. For the Blue Line, take the free Massport shuttle from your terminal to Airport station, then pay the $2.40 subway fare; it suits hotels near Aquarium, State and Government Center.
How much is a taxi from Boston Logan to downtown?+
Boston taxis run on the meter: $2.60 for the first 1/7 mile and $0.40 for each 1/7 mile after, plus waiting time. Trips from Boston to Logan add a $2.75 toll. Taxis wait at stands on the Arrivals level of each terminal.
Can I get to Cambridge / Harvard from Boston Logan by transit?+
Take the free SL1 to South Station and change to the Red Line towards Alewife for Central and Harvard, paying the $2.40 subway fare.
Sources (read 12 October 2026)
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