Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is one of the busiest airports in the Northeast — serving over 40 million passengers annually with nonstop service to more than 100 destinations worldwide. It sits on East Boston's waterfront, just 3 miles from downtown Boston, but that short distance is deceptive.
The Logan Challenge: Why 3 Miles Takes 30 Minutes
The only road connections between Logan and downtown Boston run through two tunnels — the Sumner Tunnel and the Ted Williams Tunnel. During peak hours (7–9am and 4–7pm weekdays), these tunnels can back up significantly, turning a 10-minute drive into 40 minutes.
Add to that the complexity of Logan's four terminals (A, B, C, and E), the confusing rental car center, and the challenge of short-term parking prices ($40+/day) and you have an airport that rewards preparation.
Transportation Options at Boston Logan
Chauffeured Car Service
For stress-free airport transfers, a professional car service like K · Eymen Limousine offers the best combination of reliability, comfort, and convenience. Flat-rate pricing from $75 for a sedan, flight tracking included, and your chauffeur goes directly to your terminal.
Silver Line (Free Shuttle)
The MBTA Silver Line runs free from any Logan terminal to South Station, connecting to the Red Line and Commuter Rail. It's free from the airport but you pay regular fare going to the airport. Takes 30–45 minutes to downtown depending on connections.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Available at the designated TNC pickup area. Expect surge pricing during peak times — $40–$80+ for the same trip that costs $75 flat-rate with a car service.
Parking at Logan
Central Parking is $40/day, Economy Lots are $30/day. For anything over 2 days, a car service or off-airport parking is usually more economical.
Logan Airport Terminals: Which is Yours?
Terminal A: American Airlines (domestic)
Terminal B: Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada, Alaska, Southwest (partial)
Terminal C: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Terminal E: All international flights — British Airways, Emirates, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Air France, and more
Pro Tips for Logan
- Leave 90 minutes for domestic, 2.5 hours for international
- Early morning flights (before 6am) have minimal tunnel traffic
- The MBTA Blue Line connects Airport Station to downtown in 15 minutes — though it requires a bus shuttle from terminals
- TSA PreCheck lines at Logan are dramatically shorter — worth the investment if you fly frequently