# BOS — Boston (Boston Logan International Airport)

> BOS (Boston Logan International Airport) is the main international airport serving Boston, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/bos-boston

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Silver Line SL1 (FREE from airport) to South Station
- **Typical fare:** Free outbound
- **Journey time:** 25 min
- **Pickup point:** Outside every terminal (well-signed)
- **Key warning:** Silver Line outbound from BOS is free — pay only on inbound trips. Don't get talked into a $40 cab.
- **Fare reality (BOS → Downtown):** expected $0–$40 · concerning $70+ · likely scam $90+ town car
- **Overall risk:** low — Silver Line bus to South Station is FREE outbound from the terminals. Most travellers don't know this.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of BOS, ranked

1. **Silver Line SL1** _(recommended)_ — cost Free outbound, journey 25 min, wait Every 10–15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Free; Direct to South Station
   - Cons: Crowded at peak
2. **Uber / Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $25–$45, journey 20–45 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Surge
3. **Taxi** — cost $35–$55, journey 20–45 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Curbside
   - Cons: Tolls + surcharges
4. **Blue Line via free shuttle** — cost $2.40, journey 30 min, wait Every 5–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Shuttle transfer needed

## First 30 minutes after landing at BOS

1. Exit your terminal — Silver Line SL1 stop is right outside
2. Board free (outbound only)
3. SL1 to South Station in 25 min, then Red Line elsewhere
4. Uber/Lyft: terminal-specific designated zones
5. Expected total: $0–$40

## Common scams at BOS

- **'Town car' offers in arrivals** (low risk): Drivers offering flat-rate rides at inflated prices. _How to avoid:_ Use Silver Line, Uber/Lyft or the official taxi stand.

## Payment warnings at BOS

- Silver Line outbound is free — don't tap or pay.

## Arrival checklist for BOS

- Silver Line SL1 = free
- Don't accept curbside town car offers
- Use designated rideshare zones

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Last updated: May 2026

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