Boston Transportation: Getting around in Boston USA

TRANSPORTATION

Logan International Airport
Logan International Airport (BOS) is Boston's premier airport and is served by most major airlines including direct flights from key US and international gateways. The airport is a three-mile drive from Fairmont Battery Wharf.

Rowes Wharf Water Transport
We are proud to provide our guests with a private Water Taxi stand with year-round passenger water transportation service throughout Boston Harbor waterfront and to Logan International Airport. Rowes Wharf Water Transport boats are covered, comfortable, heated, and fully upholstered. The cost is $10 per person one-way and $17 per person round-trip. Credit cards or cash are accepted on board, and reduced rates are available for purchases of ten or more tickets.

Hours of Operation:

April thru November 2009
7:00AM - 8:00PM, Monday thru Friday; 9:00AM - 8:00PM, Saturday and Sunday
For Reservations call +1(617) 406 8584.

Fairmont Battery Wharf to Logan International Airport:
Allow 10 minutes for pick-up and 15-25 minutes for water and land transport to your terminal. Water transport will pick up at Fairmont Battery Wharf Taxi Stand and drop you at the free bus shuttle, which will take you directly to your terminal.

Logan International Airport to Fairmont Battery Wharf:
Board the free Massport #66 bus (Water Transportation Bus) to the water taxi stand where you will board the Rowes Wharf Water Transport for Fairmont Battery Wharf.

Airport Shuttle
From Logan International - Shuttle Service
Ultimate Shuttle offers service to and from Logan International Airport.
Toll-Free: 1-888-437-4379)
Cost: $15.00 for one way transfer
Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday)

Reservations: 2 options: When guest arrives at Logan Airport, they can collect their luggage and then call toll-free 1-888-437-4379 from any public phone and Ultimate will send a van to pick them up within 15 to 20 minutes, or, the recommended option is that they reserve in advance (guests can leave message with their name and number and the shuttle company will call the guest back).

Taxis
Taxis are available 24 hours a day and cost $25.00 for one to four passengers.

Boston Cab Inc:	+1 (617) 536-5010
Checker Taxi Company:	+1 (617) 536-7500
Independent Taxi Operators:	+1 (617) 426-8700
Town Taxi:	+1 (617) 536-5000
USA Taxi Association:	+1 (617) 825-4000

Limousines
Limousines are available only by advanced reservations by calling a local limousine carrier.
Please call the Concierge for telephone numbers.
Tel: +1 (617) 994-9000

Sedan rates are from $45.00 per hour with a three-hour minimum.
Stretch limousine rates start at $50.00 per hour with a three-hour minimum.

Commonwealth Limousine:	+1 (617) 787-5575
Lifestyle Transportation:	+1 (617) 381-0600
Peter Pan Boston:	+1 (617) 887-2200

Car Rental
The Concierge desk will gladly assist your car rental arrangements. Please ask us about our complimentary drop-off and pick-up services as well as complimentary upgrades. Following is a list of the rental locations nearest the hotel:

Rail Services
MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority): Subway, Bus, and Commuter Trains
Logan International Airport is served by subway and bus routes operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority.

Subway
Take the MBTA Blue Line to Airport Station. A free shuttle bus service is provided by Massport from the Airport Station to all airline terminals.

Commuter Rail
The MBTA also offers commuter rail service from several stations in Boston to various points in Massachusetts.

Bus Services
MBTA Bus Service
MBTA bus routes 448, 459, and CT3 serve Logan International Airport.

Local Transportation
The "T"
MBTA, or the "T," is a subway system that connects to Logan International Airport, South Station Bus Terminal, Fenway Park, and all the sights Boston has to offer. Fairmont Battery Wharf is located a 15-minute walk from the Blue Line Aquarium Station and the Orange and Green Line Haymarket Station. CHECK THIS

Traveler Information Center for fares and schedules:
Tel: +1 (617) 222-3200 or 1 (800) 392-6100 (toll-free within USA and Canada only)
Website: MBTA

Commuter Rail
Commuter rail trains run to and from Boston's suburbs to areas that are outside the "T" area. Trains stop at South Station and North Station, short cab rides from the hotel. Contact the Traveler Information Center for fares and schedules or visit the MBTA web site:
Tel: 1 (800) 392-6100 (toll-free)
Website: MBTA

Boston Bus Terminal
Located at South Station. All major carriers service this terminal.
Tel: +1 (617) 439-9831
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Key Cities and Distances
The following is a list of traveling times by automobile using Boston's Logan International Airport as a starting point. Logan is three miles from Fairmont Battery Wharf.

Bangor, ME - 236 miles / 377.6 km - 4 hours 30 minutes
Cambridge, MA - 2 to 3 miles / 4 to 5 km - 15 minutes
Connecticut - 100 miles / 160 km - 2 hours
Cape Cod, MA - 90 miles / 144 km - 1 hour 30 minutes
Martha's Vineyard, MA - Ferry ride from Falmouth, Cape Cod - 1 hour
Montreal, QC - 382 miles / 615 km - 6 hours
New Hampshire - 90 miles / 144 km - 1 hour 30 minutes
Newport, RI - 90 miles / 144 km - 1 hour 30 minutes
New York City - 222 miles / 357 km - 4 hours 15 minutes
Philadelphia, PA - 323 miles / 520 km - 7 hours
Plymouth, MA - 50 miles / 80 km - 1 hour
Portland, ME - 108 miles / 173 km - 2 hours
Sturbridge, MA - 75 miles / 120 km - 1 hour 15 minutes
Vermont - 150 to 200 miles / 240 to 320 km - 3 to 4 hours
Washington, DC - 394 miles / 635 km - 7 hours

Parking Information
Fairmont Battery Wharf offers its guests valet parking; self parking is available in lots adjacent to the hotel.
Rates - Valet and Self Park if available.

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