How to Get Here
Getting around the Seaport is easy.
With more transportation options than most Boston neighborhoods, learn how to navigate the Seaport - by land, air, or by sea.
There are many ways to get in and out of the Seaport.
Public transit is the most convenient way for visitors to travel to and through the neighborhood. Fares are inexpensive, and with the MBTA’s new tap-to-pay system, you can use your credit card or digital wallet—no special card is necessary. While cabs and rideshare companies like Uber or Lyft can cost over $50 one-way, transit fares range from free to a maximum of $13.75.
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Transit:
MBTA Silver Line 1 bus picks up at every terminal and is free to ride into the City. Silver Line Way, World Trade Center, and Courthouse Station stops are in the Seaport, and South Station is Downtown.
MBTA Blue Line (to Downtown): Take the Massport shuttle for free from any terminal to Airport Station and transfer to the Blue Line train.
Ferries: Winthrop Ferry and Quincy Ferry both travel between the Seaport and Logan Airport, in addition to Long Wharf (Downtown). Take the free Massport shuttle #66 to get to the dock.*
Water Taxis:
Boston Water Taxi: On-demand service from 25 locations along the Harbor.*
Red Top Boats: On-demand service from 18 locations along the Harbor.*
*Massport offers a Ticket to Skip program where all customers arriving at the airport by water transportation (water ferries and water taxis) receive a voucher to skip to the front of the TSA security line.
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Seaport Ferry between Fan Pier and North Station (Lovejoy Wharf) or East Boston (Lewis Mall Wharf). Note: Seaport Ferry is not operated by the MBTA.
MBTA Winthrop Ferry between Winthrop, Seaport, and Aquarium.
MBTA Quincy Ferry between Quincy, Seaport, and Aquarium.
MBTA East Boston Ferry between East Boston (Lewis Mall Wharf) and Long Wharf - North.
MBTA Lynn Ferry service operates between Blossom Street Pier and Long Wharf - North. There is free parking at the Blossom Street Pier.
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MBTA Red Line: Take any Red Line train to South Station. From there, either walk over the bridge or take a Silver Line bus (SL1, SL2, or SL3) into the neighborhood.
The following Commuter Rail lines go to South Station:
Fairmount
Framingham / Worcester
Franklin / Foxboro
Greenbush
Kingston
Fall River / New Bedford
Needham
Providence / Stoughton
If your train goes to North Station, take the Seaport Ferry to travel between North Station and the Seaport at Fan Pier or Pier 10.
Unlimited weekend passes on the Commuter Rail are just $10.
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Silver Line 1 travels from South Station to all Logan Airport terminals. Note: SL1 buses leaving Logan Airport are fare-free.
Silver Line 2 travels from South Station to the Design Center (nearby the Flynn Marine Park and the Cruiseport).
Silver Line 3 travels from South Station to Chelsea.
SLW travels between South Station and Silver Line Way.
Route 4 travels between North Station and the Design Center in the Seaport. Note: This route is infrequent—check the schedule to plan your trip.
Route 7 travels between City Point in South Boston and Downtown, along Summer Street.
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Bicycles are allowed on ferries, allowing you to cross the Harbor directly.
Bicycles are allowed on the T with restrictions.
Bicycles are allowed on buses, subject to available space on the rack.
Bike racks are available at all T stations.
Bluebikes has a vast network of stations where you can borrow a bicycle, including more than a dozen stations in the Seaport.
Read more about getting to the Seaport by bike.
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Share the ride and split the cost: Find a carpool at CommuteSeaport. You can use this tool for regular trips to work or for individual trips, such as special events or changes in your schedule.
Seaport TMA member employees can receive a monthly $25 gas gift card for up to 6 months by registering your carpool.
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Boston is one of America’s most walkable cities. When in doubt, you can often get here just by walking.
Check the MBTA website for up-to-date schedules
Download the MBTA Go app to see live arrival times and alerts