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Logan Airport to downtown Boston

Three good options leave from the terminal curbs. Here is which one to take, how long it takes and what to watch for.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 28, 2026

Quick answer: For South Station and the Seaport, take the Silver Line SL1 bus from the arrivals level of your terminal. It takes about 17-25 minutes and comes every 8-12 minutes. For Aquarium, State or Government Center, take a Massport shuttle bus to Airport station, then the Blue Line toward Bowdoin, about 4-8 minutes on the train.

Option 1: Silver Line SL1 to South Station

This is the simplest choice if you have bags, because it is one bus with no transfer.

Follow the signs to the arrivals level of your terminal.
Find the SL1 stop at the curb. The bus stops at Terminals A, B (two stops), C and E.
Board a bus marked South Station.
The bus stops at Silver Line Way, World Trade Center and Courthouse in the Seaport, then at South Station.
At South Station you can change to the Red Line, the Commuter Rail or Amtrak.

The ride takes about 17-25 minutes, depending on your terminal and traffic. A few late-night trips end at Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue, next to South Station.

Option 2: Shuttle bus and the Blue Line

This is the better choice for Aquarium, State or Government Center, or if you want to change to the Orange or Green Line.

At the arrivals level, take a Massport shuttle bus to Airport station. On the current schedule, Massport shuttle routes 22, 33, 55, 66 and 88 make this trip, and a shuttle comes every few minutes. The ride is about 4-8 minutes.
At Airport station, take the Blue Line toward Bowdoin.
Aquarium is about 4-5 minutes away, State about 5-6 minutes and Government Center about 6-8 minutes.
Change at State for the Orange Line, or at Government Center for the Green Line.

Blue Line trains come about every 4-6 minutes on weekdays and about every 7-9 minutes on weekends.

Option 3: Logan Express to Back Bay

The Back Bay Logan Express bus picks up at the Logan Express stops on the arrivals level of each terminal. On the fall 2026 schedule it runs about every 30 minutes, from about 6 am to 10 pm, every day. The scheduled ride to Stuart Street at Dartmouth Street, by Back Bay station, is about 15 minutes. The last stop is 800 Boylston Street.

Weekdays only: the ferry from Logan

MBTA ferries also leave the Logan Airport ferry dock for Long Wharf and Central Wharf, near the Aquarium. On the fall 2026 schedule they run on weekdays only, mostly in the afternoon and evening, and take about 10-25 minutes. Massport shuttle 66 goes to the dock.

Logan to downtown Boston at a glance

Option	Board at	Ride	How often
Silver Line SL1	Arrivals level, Terminals A, B, C and E	About 17-25 min to South Station	Every 8-10 min on weekdays, 10-12 min on weekends
Shuttle and Blue Line	Shuttle at arrivals, then Airport station	About 4-8 min on the shuttle, then 4-8 min on the train	Shuttles every few minutes, trains every 4-9 min
Back Bay Logan Express	Logan Express stop at arrivals	About 15 min to Back Bay	Every 30 min, about 6 am to 10 pm
MBTA ferry	Logan Airport ferry dock, by shuttle 66	About 10-25 min	Weekdays, mostly afternoon and evening

Late at night from Logan

In the current fall schedule, the last Blue Line trains leave Airport station around 12:35 am most nights and around 1:30 am on Friday and Saturday nights. The SL1 runs later: until about 1 am to 1:15 am most nights, and past 2 am on Friday and Saturday nights. Ask Cobblehop for the "last train" and it plans the final trip of the night.

What it costs

Silver Line SL1. Free from the airport, per the MBTA, and the change to the Red Line at South Station is free too. Going back to the airport, you pay one $2.40 subway fare, and a transfer from the Red Line to the SL1 is free.
Shuttle and Blue Line. The Massport shuttle to Airport station is free. The Blue Line costs $2.40.
Back Bay Logan Express. Per Massport, the ride from Logan to Back Bay is free and needs no ticket. Going to the airport, it's $3, and children 17 and under ride free with a family member.
MBTA ferry. $2.40 from Logan to Long Wharf or Central Wharf. Pay with the mTicket app, a contactless card or phone, or cash. CharlieCards aren't accepted on ferries.
How to pay on the T. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or buy a CharlieTicket at a fare machine in the terminal or at Airport station. Children 11 and under ride free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page and Logan Express before you ride.

Tips for getting into Boston from Logan

Ask Cobblehop to get you to your hotel or address. It compares these options from your terminal and tells you when to leave.
For the Seaport or South Station, stay on the SL1. For Aquarium, State or Government Center, the Blue Line is usually faster.
Riding the Blue Line to State? Get to the door after Aquarium.
Tired after a long flight? Turn on the buzz before your stop and let Cobblehop watch the stops.

What can go wrong on the way from Logan

Traffic. The SL1, the shuttles and Logan Express use the roads, so traffic can add time. Leave extra time at busy hours.
Full buses. A crowded bus may not have room for your bags. The next SL1 is usually about 10 minutes behind.
Planned work. Buses sometimes replace trains. Check station signs. Cobblehop uses live MBTA predictions where they're available.

Logan Airport to downtown Boston: common questions

What is the easiest way from Logan Airport to South Station?

The Silver Line SL1 bus. It picks up at the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C and E and takes about 17-25 minutes to South Station, with no transfer.

How do I get from Logan Airport to the Blue Line?

Take a Massport shuttle bus from the arrivals level to Airport station, about 4-8 minutes, then board the Blue Line toward Bowdoin. Aquarium is about 4-5 minutes from Airport station, State about 5-6 minutes and Government Center about 6-8 minutes.

Does Logan Express go to Back Bay?

Yes. The Back Bay Logan Express picks up at the Logan Express stops on the arrivals level of each terminal. On the fall 2026 schedule it runs about every 30 minutes, from about 6 am to 10 pm, and takes about 15 minutes to Stuart Street at Dartmouth Street, by Back Bay station.

How late does the T run from Logan Airport?

On the fall 2026 schedule, the last Blue Line trains leave Airport station around 12:35 am most nights and around 1:30 am on Friday and Saturday nights. The SL1 runs until about 1 am to 1:15 am most nights, and past 2 am on Friday and Saturday nights.

How much does the Silver Line cost from Logan Airport?

Nothing. Per the MBTA, the SL1 is free from the airport, and the change to the Red Line at South Station is free too. Going back to the airport, you pay one $2.40 subway fare, and a transfer from the Red Line to the SL1 is free.

Official sources

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Published October 28, 2026. Route details were checked against the published schedules for fall 2026. Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.

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