Arrange your Transportation

You may have heard Boston referred to as "The Walking City."  Walking, however is not the only way to get around Boston.  The city is easily accessible by air or train, and Boston offers several options to get around the city including the subway, buses, and taxis.

Download our Transportation Guide that contains important information about getting to and around Boston.

TRAVELING TO THE MEETING

Airport.  Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) lies 3 miles northeast of downtown Boston. It takes approximately 10-25 minutes to get to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center or downtown hotels, depending on traffic.  Taking a taxicab to or from Logan will cost you between $17-30, depending on travel time and distance.

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Air & Auto Rental Discounts. ACS has negotiated special air discounts for all 2007 meetings with American, Delta, and United Airlines offering domestic zone fares for less than restricted fares and with Avis and Hertz for automobile rentals:

• Contact American Airlines at (800) 433-1790, 8 AM to 9 PM EST. Refer to Discount Code S19250 for 5% off first class and lowest applicable published domestic fares.
• Contact Delta Airlines, which is offering discounts off coach and first class domestic published fares.  Additional benefits include 500 SkyMiles bonus points, no Service Fees, and online checking 24 hrs prior to departure.
• Contact United Airlines at (800) 521-4041, 8 AM to 10 PM EST. Refer to Meeting Plus Code 517SM for up to 10% off any published domestic fares depending on booking class or up to 15% off fares booked more than 30 days in advance.
• Contact Avis at (800) 331-1600; online at www.avis.com. Refer to AWD Code: B120799.
• Contact Hertz at (800) 654-2240; online at www.hertz.com. Refer to ID Code: CV# 02UZ0005.

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Amtrak. Boston is an easy train ride away for attendees anywhere in the United States.  Passengers can pick up Amtrak service in Boston at South Station, just minutes from the BCEC, and at Back Bay Station close to many of the official hotels for this meeting.  For more information or ticket purchase, contact www.amtrak.com or (800) 872-7245.

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LOCAL TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE MEETING

Once you arrive in the city, there are many transportation options to get you to your hotel or meeting event in downtown Boston.

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Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA). The Boston area’s public transportation system, referred to as the "T," connects Boston and its suburbs. The new Silver Line offers direct public transportation between Logan Airport, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), and downtown Boston. To travel to the convention center, take the Silver Line/Waterfront and exit via the World Trade Center station near the Seaport Hotel and BCEC. Many of our official ACS hotels are just steps away from other "T" stations and subway lines throughout the city. Stations can be identified by outdoor signs with a black T inside a white circle.
For more information, see the MBTA Web site at http://www.mbta.com or download the MBTA's Getting Around Boston guide (PDF).

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Door-To-Door Van Shuttle Services.  Many door-to-door van services operate from all airport terminals to downtown Boston, and fares average $14.00 per person.  More information is available from the Logan Airport Web site.

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Taxicabs. Taxi service is available from Logan airport to downtown Boston. You will pay the amount shown on the taxi’s meter plus any tolls and a $2.00 airport fee. For more information on taxicab rates, consult the City of Boston’s Web site.

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Parking at Hotels. Daily parking can be extremely limited and expensive in downtown Boston. You should contact your hotel to investigate their daily parking policies and fees. Alternatively, you can leave your car at home and use the ACS shuttle service on Sunday through Thursday or public transportation.

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Parking at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.  The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center is located at 415 Summer Street in downtown Boston. The facility is easily accessible with a nearby MTBA stop.  ACS shuttle service will also run between the center and official ACS hotels during daytime hours on Saturday through Thursday.  Consult its Web site for more information about availability. Parking at the BCEC is $10 per day for a regular size vehicle and $20 per day for oversized vehicles (RVs or trucks with two axles or more).

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Directions Between ACS Hotels and BCEC.  Boston is often referred to as "The Walking City." These directions between official ACS Hotels and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center contain information for attendees who wish to use a combination of public transportation and some walking or for attendees who wish to walk exclusively:

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ACS SHUTTLE SERVICE DURING THE MEETING. 
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and official ACS hotels, with the exception of the Westin Boston Waterfront, which is within close walking distance. The shuttle will run from 7 AM to 11 PM Sunday through Wednesday and from 7 AM to 6 PM on Thursday and will run approximately every 15 to 30 minutes (traffic may delay certain routes during rush hours). See the ACS Shuttle Guide for information about routes, hours of operation, and approximate travel times.

If you require wheelchair access, contact Kushner & Associates at (310) 274-8819 or email: j.owh@kushnerdmc.com at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

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