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 Travel: Getting To and Around Boston

Scroll down for information about air and ground travel, or, click on the appropriate link(s).

Continental Airlines Discount
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Amtrak
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Taxis

Continental Airlines Discount
Save 2–10% off published fares into Boston’s Logan International Airport by traveling with Continental Airlines.

  • Discount applies to travel March 22–31, 2010.
  • For reservations, contact your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022. Refer to Z Code ZG0X and Agreement Code DWPZHE. Or save an additional 3% by booking your own reservations at www.continental.com. Choose your flight times and access discounts by inserting ZG0XDWPZHE in the Offer Code box.
  • Please note that arrangements for travel from outside the United States must be made through a local Continental Airlines reservation office.

Logan International Airport (BOS)
800-23-LOGAN

  • 4 miles (15-minute drive) to Boston Marriott Copley Place
  • Estimated taxi fare: $35 (one-way)
  • Subway fare to Back Bay station*: $2.00, or $1.70 with CharlieCard purchase (for more info on the CharlieCard, see MBTA, below,)
  • Shuttle vans, rental cars, town cars, and limousine service also available

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245)

  • Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare on the Amtrak Regional to Boston, MA, for all departures March 20 – March 31, 2010.
  • Offer valid for coach seats. With full payment of the applicable “accommodation charges” (i.e., upgrade fees), also valid for sleepers, business class or first class.
  • Not valid on Auto Train and Acela Service.
  • To book your discounted reservation call Amtrak at 800-USA-RAIL or contact your local travel agent. This discount does not apply to reservations made online.
  • When you call, be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X99Y-968.
  • Parties of 20 or more passengers traveling together can enjoy the benefits of traveling as a group. Reservation requests must be made at least four business days prior to travel. For more information, visit Amtrak’s Group Travel Webpage.

Note: Amtrak has two station stops in Boston. The station closest to the conference hotel is Back Bay.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
617-222-3200

  • The MBTA connects all parts of the city with reliable bus service and “the T,” Boston’s extensive and accessible subway system.
  • Consider purchasing a CharlieCard, which reduces one-way subway fares from $2.00 to $1.70 and one-way bus fares from $1.50 to $1.25.

Note: The Back Bay subway and train station is located a short walk (1/10 mile) from the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Taxis

  • Meter rates are $2.60 the first 1/7 mile plus $0.40 each additional 1/7 mile.
  • Tolls are additional and include $2.75 for all trips from Boston proper to Logan International Airport.
  • Idling/waiting time is $28 per hour.

Note: All prices are estimates and subject to change.