Airport arrivals, MBTA transit, taxis, and practical movement around Boston.
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City overviewLogan International Airport is close to central Boston. The free Massport shuttle network links terminals with Airport station on the MBTA Blue Line, while the Silver Line SL1 bus connects the terminals with South Station and the downtown transit network. Taxis and app-based ride-hailing use designated airport pickup areas; follow terminal signs rather than accepting an unsolicited curbside offer.
The MBTA’s Red, Orange, Blue, and Green subway lines, local buses, and Silver Line provide the practical backbone for most Boston visits. Contactless bank cards, phones, and watches can be tapped at subway gates and on buses where supported; CharlieCards, CharlieTickets, and the mTicket app cover other fare situations. Commuter Rail trips use zones and are separate from the subway fare structure.
Licensed taxis and app-based services are useful when luggage, weather, late-night travel, or a suburban day trip makes the T less convenient. At Logan, follow the official pickup instructions; in the city, use a marked taxi stand or request the ride inside the app. Confirm the vehicle and driver details before entering and keep the destination address visible.