For Residents
Getting To Boston By Air
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Getting To Boston By Train
Downtown Boston is well connected by train. Amtrak offers longer distance services across the USA, while the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) runs regional / commuter services.
Longer distance train travel: The operator, Amtrak, offers convenient services linking Boston with major cities throughout the Northeast, including Washington DC (about 7 hours) and the FIFA Football World Cup Host Cities of New York / New Jersey (4 – 5 hours) and Philadelphia (5 –7 hours. Amtrak’s services run to/from Boston’s Back Bay (Orange Line), South Station (Red Line). Amtrak services from Maine connect at North Station (Green/Orange Line). Additional information on Amtrak services is available here.
Local and regional train travel: Boston’s Commuter Rail network is run by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). It links central Boston with its outlying suburbs from several central stations most notably North Station, South Station and Back Bay Station. The MBTA also operates a local network of bus, trolley bus, subway and ferry services known locally as the ‘T’. Additional information on the ‘T’ is set out in the Getting Around Boston section.
Getting To Boston By Car
If you intend traveling by car please share your vehicle with others to minimize traffic on the road. If you’re driving an electric vehicle be sure to check-out City of Boston’s latest curbside charging information, or search on-line for charge-point locations.
Boston’s location on the Eastern Seaboard makes it accessible by car. You are advised to use your preferred internet trip planner or in-vehicle navigation system for detailed directions; however, the following is intended as a rough guide.
• From the North: From the northwest, Interstate 93 South enters Downtown Boston from Canada through Vermont, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. For Downtown Boston from Maine and points northeast, take Interstate 95 South to Interstate 93 South.
• From the South: Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 93 North to enter Downtown Boston from the south.
• From the West: The Massachusetts Turnpike, or Masspike, is Interstate Highway 90, and 90 East runs directly into Downtown Boston from the west.
As you’d expect from a major international city, Boston’s roads are subject to delay and parking can be a challenge. The city does though have a variety of parking options and travelers are reminded it is possible to pre-book parking spaces using one of several parking Apps. As a general rule we would advocate purchasing parking in advance to avoid potential disappointment.
Car rental: As a large city, Boston has a wide range of car rental operators across the city and airports, however, if you are in the area for a short time, we recommend using public transportation as rental companies are expected to be much busier than usual so please get your plans in place soon to avoid disappointment. Additional information in the Getting around Boston section.
Rideshare and cab services: Several rideshare and cab operators are available in the region. You should check with the relevant provider for advice on their services.
Note: Some areas of Downtown Boston and around the stadium will be subject to temporary road closures, turning bans and other changes in traffic movements during the Tournament and you should allow extra time for your trip. Additional information is available for City of Boston here and for the Town of Foxborough here.