Transportation Information

Flying to Boston, Boston Logan International Airport:

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is located 8 km from downtown Boston and a taxi to/from the center of Boston ranges from $20-$40. Convenient mass transmit connections are available all terminal via the Silver Lone bus, see details below. Renting a car is not recommended if you will stay in Boston for your entire visit.

Getting to the Boston Convention & Exposition Center (BCEC)
Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from the BCEB and official IMS hotels will be provided for those reserving their hotel room through the IMS2009 housing bureau. Those who have not booked their hotel room through the IMS2009 housing bureau may purchase a shuttle pass for $75 at registration located in the East lobby of the BCEC. Shuttle eligibility will be electronically verified prior to shuttle boarding. Attendees/Exhibitors who do not have an eligible name badge will not be permitted to board shuttles beginning Tuesday, 9 June 2009.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off routes:

Route 1: Sheraton Boston

The Midtown Hotel (at Sheraton Boston)

Route2: Westin Copley Place
Boston Marriott Copley Place

Route 3: Boston Park Plaza
Courtyard Marriot Tremont

From Logan Airport:

• Take the Silver Line Bus SL1 (MBTA), it stops at every terminal at the Airport
• One-way fee is $1.70 by purchasing a "Charlie Ticket" from a kiosk in the terminal or $2.00 on the bus
• Exit at the World Trade Center Ave and take the elevator up to level 2.
• Take a Left onto the World Trade Center Ave and the BCEC will be directly in front of you.
• For more information visit: www.mbta.com

Via Amtrak and Commuter Rail:

• Exit at the South Station stop and proceed to Summer Street.
• Via Taxi or walking: take a right onto Summer Street and the BCEC is about 1 km on the right hand side (415 Summer Street).
• For more information visit: www.amtrak.com or www.mbta.com

Via Subway (MBTA Red Line):

• Exit at the South Station stop and go up one flight of stairs. Take the MBTA Silver Line SL1, SL2 or SL3 to the World Trade Center stop.
• Take the elevator up to Level 2. Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave and the BCEC will be right in front of you.
• For more information visit: www.mbta.com

Via Bus (MBTA #7 - City Point - Otis - Summer Street):

• Inbound bus from the city Point to South Station and get off at 415 Summer Street. BCEC is directly across the street.
• Outbound bus from South Station to City Point, get off at 425 Summer Street in front of the Westin Hotel, turn right off the bus and the BCEC is a half block up on the left.

Via Bus (MBTA Silver Line SL1, SL2 or SL3):

• Exit at the World Trade Center stop and take the elevator up to Level 2.
• Take a Left onto World Trade Center Ave and the BCEC will be directly in front of you.
• For more information visit: www.mbta.com

Via Boat (MBTA, City Water Taxi):

• Water transportation services are available from locations near the BCEC to several locations throughout Boston's Waterfront. The MBTA provides service between Lovejoy Wharf at North Station and the World Trade Center, which is a short 7-10 minute walk from the BCEC: www.mbta.com
  Water taxi service also connects the World Trade Center with a number of waterfront destinations, including Logan Airport. Additional information about water taxi service can be found at: www.citywatertaxi.com

Via Taxi: $15-$20 One-Way to/from Copley Hotels

• Taxi Associations in Boston:
  • Boston Cab: 617.536.5010
  • City Cab: 617.536.5100
  • Independent Taxi (ITOA): 617.825.4000
  • Metro Cab: 617.782.5500
  • Top Cab: 617.266.4800
  • Town Taxi: 617.536.5000

Driving Directions and Parking:

FROM Logan International Airport and Route 1A South:

Take I-90 West/Ted Williams Tunnel to exit 25 "South Boston". At the top of the ramp, take a right onto Congress Street. Take the next right onto D Street. After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street. The BCEC will be on your left.

FROM Western Massachusetts:

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike/I-90 East to Exit 25 "South Boston". At the top of the ramp, bear left towards "Seaport Boulevard". At the first set of lights, take a right onto Congress Street. Take the second right onto D Street. After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street. The BCEC will be on your left.

FROM Points North via I-93:
Take I-93 South to Exit 20A "South Station". At the end of the ramp, take a left at signal, onto Summer Street at South Station. Follow Summer St. for approximately 1 km, the BCEC will be on your right.

FROM points South via I-93:
Take I-93 North to exit 20 "South Boston". Follow the signs to "I-90 East". Take the first tunnel exit to "South Boston". At the first set of lights, take a right onto Congress Street. Take the second right onto D Street. After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street. The BCEC will be on your left.

Valet & Self Parking:
Is available via Summer Street ($20). To access, turn onto East Side Drive and the valet area will be immediately on your right. To self park ($10) drive past valet and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, make a right and go down the ramp. The South Parking Lot entrance is at the bottom of the ramp, on your left.

Traffic Information:
Real-Time traffic information is available in the Boston area by visiting the following website: www.smartroutes.com. You can also access traffic status while on the road by dialing *1 on your mobile phone from the metropolitan Boston area.

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