Compare Your Travel Options: Boston’s Logan Airport

Not all travel options are created equal. See how different choices stack up in cost, convenience, and comfort.

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The Cost of Travel Goes Beyond Just the Ticket Price

When planning a trip to Boston Logan Airport, many travelers focus on the base cost of their chosen transportation—whether it’s a rideshare fare, train ticket, or gas for their car. But what about the additional expenses that can sneak up on you? These hidden costs can quickly make certain travel options far more expensive than they first appear.

The Cost of Travel Goes Beyond Just the Ticket Price

When planning a trip to Boston Logan Airport, many travelers focus on the base cost of their chosen transportation—whether it’s a rideshare fare, train ticket, or gas for their car. But what about the additional expenses that can sneak up on you? These hidden costs can quickly make certain travel options far more expensive than they first appear.

Driving Yourself – More Than Just Gas Money

  • Airport parking fees can be expensive, especially for multi-day trips.
  • Long drives add wear and tear to your vehicle, leading to maintenance costs.
  • Navigating airport traffic can be stressful and time-consuming.

Rideshare Services – The Unpredictable Expense

  • Surge pricing during peak hours can significantly increase your fare.
  • Some rideshares drop off in designated lots, requiring a shuttle ride to your terminal.
  • Traveling from farther distances (like the NH Seacoast) increases cost due to mileage.

Public Transit – Budget-Friendly, But At What Cost?

  • Many routes require multiple transfers, adding hassle and time.
  • Daily parking fees at train or bus stations add to the overall expense.
  • Longer, indirect travel routes can double your total travel time.

Bus Travel – A Cost-Effective and Reliable Option

  • Direct drop-off at Logan terminals eliminates extra walking or transfers.
  • Onboard amenities like Wi-Fi, power outlets, and refreshments add comfort and value.
  • Offers a predictable, seamless travel experience at a reasonable cost.

DRIVING YOURSELF

  • Airport parking fees can be expensive, especially for multi-day trips.
  • Long drives add wear and tear to your vehicle, leading to maintenance costs.
  • Navigating airport traffic can be stressful and time-consuming.
Driving Yourself

Driving Yourself

More Than Just Gas Money

RIDESHARE SERVICES

  • Surge pricing during peak hours can significantly increase your fare.
  • Some rideshares drop off in designated lots, requiring a shuttle ride to your terminal.
  • Traveling from farther distances (like the NH Seacoast) increases cost due to mileage.
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Rideshare Services

The Unpredictable Expense

PUBLIC TRANSIT

  • Many routes require multiple transfers, adding hassle and time.
  • Daily parking fees at train or bus stations add to the overall expense.
  • Longer, indirect travel routes can double your total travel time.
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Public Transit

Budget-Friendly, But At What Cost?

BUS TRAVEL

  • Direct drop-off at Logan terminals eliminates extra walking or transfers.
  • Onboard amenities like Wi-Fi, power outlets, and refreshments add comfort and value.
  • Offers a predictable, seamless travel experience at a reasonable cost.
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Bus Travel

A Cost-Effective and Reliable Option

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Cost
$ 27
Time
1 Hr 15 Min
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Timing: ~1 Hr 30 Mins

Total Cost: $240 - $400 Round Trip

Drop Off Location: Rideshare Lot

Rideshare
Cost
$ 150 (Avg.)
Hours
1 Hr 30 Min

Timing: ~1 Hr 30 Mins

Total Cost: $240 - $400 Round Trip

Drop Off Location: Rideshare Lot

Timing: ~1 Hr 30 Mins

Total Cost: $41/Day. Average time to Park at Logan Airport is 3 Days.
$41/day * 3 Days = $123 (Not Including ~$25 total on Gas)

Drop Off Location: Central Parking Lot

Drive & Park
Cost
$ 123 3 Days (Avg.)
Hours
1 Hr 30 Min

Timing: ~1 Hr 30 Mins

Total Cost: $41/Day. Average time to Park at Logan Airport is 3 Days.
$41/day * 3 Days = $123 (Not Including ~$25 total on Gas)

Drop Off Location: Central Parking Lot

Timing: ~2 Hr 15 Minutes | 4 Total Transfers

Total Cost: $52 Round Trip | Parking may vary

Drop Off Location (After multiple Connections): Airport Blue Line Station + 20 Minute Walk

Train
Cost
$ 26
Hours
2 Hr 15 Min

Timing: ~2 Hr 15 Minutes | 4 Total Transfers

Total Cost: $52 Round Trip | Parking may vary

Drop Off Location (After multiple Connections): Airport Blue Line Station + 20 Minute Walk

**Prices and times reflects one-way travel from Portsmouth, NH to Boston Logan International Airport for an individual customer.

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When planning a trip to Logan Airport, the true cost of getting there is often more than just gas or a ticket. Parking fees, rideshare surge pricing, traffic delays, and tight flight timelines can all add stress—and expense—to your travel day.


By choosing a reliable, direct travel option, you can avoid:

  • Daily parking rates at the airport that quickly add up

  • Unpredictable rideshare costs that spike during peak hours

  • Shuttle transfers from remote drop-off lots to your terminal

  • Traffic congestion that can throw off your carefully planned itinerary


For many travelers, bus travel offers a smarter alternative—with direct terminal drop-offs, onboard amenities like Wi-Fi and power outlets, and no hidden costs. It’s a comfortable, low-stress way to start your journey—and it’s easier on your wallet, too.

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