MBTA Subway & Silver Line Transit to Boston Logan (BOS)
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides direct, low-cost transit between downtown Boston and Boston Logan International Airport via the Silver Line 1 (SL1) bus rapid transit and the Blue Line subway. Public transit offers the fastest, traffic-free access into the city while eliminating expensive airport parking fees.
- 100% Free Inbound Silver Line (SL1): Board at any terminal curb for a free ride to the Seaport and South Station, including a free transfer to the Red Line.
- Blue Line Subway: Direct connections to Government Center, State Street, and Aquarium via free Massport on-airport shuttles to Airport Station.
- Contactless tap-to-pay entry using credit/debit cards or mobile wallets for standard subway fares ($2.40).
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Transit Options: Silver Line (SL1) vs. Blue Line
Silver Line 1 (SL1) Rapid Transit
- Curbside at Terminals A, B, C, & E
- Free from Airport to Boston
- Seaport District & BCEC Stops
- Direct Connection to South Station
- Free Transfer to Red Line Subway
- Amtrak & Commuter Rail Links
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MBTA Blue Line Subway
- Free Shuttle (22, 33, 55, 66, 88)
- Standard Subway Fare: $2.40
- Aquarium & Faneuil Hall (8 Mins)
- State Street (Orange Line Transfer)
- Government Center (Green Line)
- North Station Commuter Rail Link
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How to Ride the MBTA from Boston Logan
Choosing the right transit mode depends on your ultimate destination in Greater Boston:
- Taking the Silver Line to South Station / Cambridge: Step outside baggage claim at Terminal A, B, C, or E to the designated “Silver Line SL1” curb. Board for free. Ride through the Ted Williams Tunnel to the Seaport and South Station, where you can transfer directly to the Red Line subway (toward Harvard/MIT) without paying a fare.
- Taking the Blue Line to Downtown / Back Bay / North Station: Board any free blue Massport shuttle (Route 22, 33, 55, 66, or 88) outside baggage claim to MBTA Airport Station. Tap your credit card or phone at the fare gate ($2.40) and take an inbound train directly to Aquarium, State Street (Orange Line), or Government Center (Green Line).
- Traveling to Logan Airport: Inbound trips from downtown Boston on the Blue Line or Silver Line require a standard $2.40 fare. At Airport Station, board the free Massport shuttle bus directly to your departing terminal.
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