Getting Around Boston
Parking
Parking in Boston can be difficult. There is metered parking on most streets, however, be aware of signage, as spots can become resident-sticker only, valet only, or tow zones at various points during the day.
For a list of recommended parking options for the 2011 Festival venues, please click here.
Public Transportation
MBTA, a/k/a “The T”
Subway Fares
$2 per subway ride with paper Charlie Ticket or cash-on-board
(no free transfers)
$1.70 per subway ride with plastic Charlie Card
(includes free transfer to local bus)
$0.60 per subway ride for seniors and persons with disabilities
(blind persons ride for free)
Bus Fares
Bus fares are $1.50 with paper Charlie Ticket or cash-on-board, $1.25 for Charlie Card, and $0.40 for seniors and persons with disabilities (blind persons ride free); both Charlie Card and Ticket include free transfer to local bus .
Discounted Visitor Passes available; $9 per day or $15 for 7 days for unlimited subway and local bus travel; can be purchased at in-station fare vending machines or local retail sales terminals.
| Useful BEMF T stops: | |
Boylston on the Green Line Boylston St. at Tremont St. |
Radisson Hotel Emerson College Dorms |
Arlington on the Green Line Boylston St. at Arlington St. |
Radisson Hotel |
Symphony on the Green Line (E train only) Huntington Ave. at Massachusetts Ave. |
Jordan Hall |
Massachusetts Avenue on the Orange Line Massachusetts Ave. south of St. Botolph St. |
Jordan Hall |
Rentals Cars
all companies have outlets at Logan Airport
Alamo
1-800-462-5266
Avis
(800) 230-4898
Budget
(800) 527-0700
Dollar
(800) 800-3665
Enterprise
(800) 261-7331
Hertz
(800) 654-3131
National
1-800-227-7368
Thrifty
(800) 847-4389
Taxis
| Boston Cab | 617-536-5010 |
| Checker Cab | 617-536-7000 |
| City Cab | 617-536-5100 |
| ITOA | 617-825-4000 |
| Metro Cab | 617-782-5500 |
| Town Taxi | 617-536-5000 |
