Boston Public Transportation
The Boston public transportation system is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). It operates most bus, subway, commuter rail, and ferry systems in the area. The subway system has three rapid transit lines and two streetcar/light rail lines. MBTA runs buses on over 150 routes in the area. MBTA also operates several ferries around Boston Harbor.
Airports in Boston
The main airport serving Boston is the Logan International Airport. Some other airports in neighboring cities that serve as secondary airports for the residents of Boston are Hanscom Field in Lexington and Bedford, T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island, and Manchester Airport in Manchester. The Logan International Airport is the main airport for international flights, handling over 60 airlines. Almost all international visitors come to Boston via this airport. The Logan International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in America.
Taxis in Boston
You will find plenty of taxis running on the roads of Boston. These taxis can be hailed in the streets or booked by telephone. But, they are quite expensive. For the first quarter mile, the taxis charge a rate of $1.75.
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For each subsequent half-mile, they charge a rate of $1. The taxi operators charge $5 extra for a station wagon or van request. Some reputable taxi companies of Boston are Bay State Taxi Service (Phone: (617) 566 5000), City Cab (Phone: (617) 536 5100), and Green Cabs (Phone: (617) 628 0600).
Boston Ferries
A unique way of traveling in Boston is through the water taxis, which run throughout the year between various destinations across the harbor. They charge a one-way fare of $10. MBTA also operates commuter boat services between several downtown harbor destinations.
Online Booking of Flights in Boston
Some of the major airlines that fly through Logan International Airport are AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, America West, American Airlines, ATA Airlines, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Icelandair, Independence Air, Jet Blue Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Midwest Airlines, Northwest, Song, Swiss, United, US Airways, and Virgin.
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