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| Popular Airport | Great Falls Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 3177 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Boston City Center
Logan Intl. Airport
The city of Boston, renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions, welcomes thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. The airport is located 5.6 km from the city center and is accessible by ferry as a transportation alternative.
Airport Buses
The Silver Line 1 bus service provides transportation to Logan International Airport from the city center. This service departs from the South Station, which is located in the city center, in close proximity to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. The SL1 line provides free transportation to the airport. Buses 459 and 449, which pass by the Summer St. stop, close to the Congress Bridge, also provide transportation to the airport. It takes a maximum of 20 minutes to get to the airport using buses 449 and 459.
Rail
Harvard University, the city center, and Cambridge are located along the Red Line, which runs from the north of the city to the south of the city. You can use this line to transfer to a bus to the airport. You can transfer to the SL1 bus at the South Station or transfer to bus 171 at Andrew Station. You can also take the Blue Line, which can be accessed from State Street Station, to the Airport Station. The Airport Station is located in close proximity to the airport. From that station you have to transfer to airport shuttle services to get to the airport terminals.
Ferry
Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by ferry. The dock is a 10 minute walk from the city center. The ferry takes 18 minutes to get to Logan Wharf. From there the Massport Route 66 provides shuttle services to the airport terminals.
Taxi
Taxis are easy to find anywhere in the city and they are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, about 5 km away, it is also considerably close to other important parts of the city like Harvard University, MIT, and the University of Massachusetts.
Car
The city center can be confusing to navigate but there are two tunnels that run under the Boston Canal, making the airport easily accessible by car. One of these tunnels is closer to the city center and is where the SL1 buses connect to the Red Line. To connect to this tunnel, which is located to the east of canal, take Summer Street, to Congress Bridge. After passing the bridge you can access the tunnel from Congress Street. The other tunnel is accessible by taking Merrimac Street north to New Chardon Street, which is on the right. This road will pass by Haymarket Square and take you directly to the west tunnel. This tunnel connects you to George Visconti Road, which provides direct access to the airport.
Airport Information
Handling more than 30 million passengers a year, Logan International Airport is one of the most important airports in the East of the United States. The airport contains a variety of services from children’s play areas to exhibition grounds, a September 11th memorial and recreation areas.
The airport offers passengers a rich selection of eating and drinking venues with over 50 restaurants and cafes, including fish restaurants befitting this seaside city. The airport also contains many stores and a large duty free shop for passengers who want to go shopping before or after their flight. Logan International airport also offers passengers free internet connection and the opportunity to rent bicycles to use as a transportation alternative in the city.
Transportation to Great Falls City Center from Airport
Great Falls Intl. Airport
Great Falls International Airport is located a few miles from the center of Great Falls city and in terms of transportation it provides fast and comfortable alternatives to the passengers. Regardless of the time you can easily find a taxi at the airport at any time of the day. If you are looking for an alternative way that does not dent your budget while traveling towards the center of the city, you can review your options of traveling to the city center by taken the buses or by renting a car from the airport terminal. Although there are not trains direct from the airport, trains are among the alternative form of transport that can be used for transportation from different places such as Havre and Shelby which are located nearby.
Taxi
If you need to travel from the airport in the direction of Great Falls or other places nearby, without thinking you can take one of the taxis. Taxis can be somewhat expensive for longer distances. However, if you only need to travel to the city center, due to the short distance, it can be among your preferences with its affordable prices and comfortable vehicles. Taxi fares in the city are determined according to the taximeter and you are usually expected to leave a few dollars tip on top of the total taxi fare. The journey from the airport to the city center, you have two different taxi options. Of these alternatives there is Diamond Cab, you can call them on 406-453-3241 to ask for a vehicle to be prepared for you at your landing time, or the second taxi alternative serving at Great Falls International Airport is BlackedOut 406 Limo and you can book a taxi or limousine by contacting them on 406-781-5218.
Rental Car
At Great Falls International Airport, passengers often take advantage of rental cars that offer you the freedom of saving time aswell as comfort. The car rental offices provide service to passengers from the early morning hours, seven days a week. To rent a car from Alamo, one of the international rental companies, you can get information by contacting them on 800-462-5266. If you would prefer to rent a car from AVIS, you can call them on 800-230-4898 or if you would prefer to rent your vehicle from Enterprise you can call them on 800-325-8007. As an alternative to all these car rental companies at the airport, there are also different options such as Hertz and National Car Rental and Budget, which you can conatct them on 800-654-3131.
Bus and Shuttle
Traveling from the airport to the city center by buses and shuttle services is also one of the preferred alternatives, thanks to their affordable prices and the opportunity to travel comfortably in crowded groups. You can complete your journey to the city center without any problems with companies such as Great Falls Transit District, Salt Lake Express, Greyhound Bus Lines, North Central Montana Transit, Golden Triangle Transit, Statewide Public Transit. The difference of these vehicles from taxis and rental cars is that you usually need to book them in advance. By making your reservation for buses and shuttle services a few days or hours before arriving in the city, you can find your vehicle ready on time in front of the airport terminal. You can also use shuttle services to reach different cities and towns located nearby. In this case, the fee you will pay will vary according to the distance of the place you will travel to and the total number of people using the service vehicles. If you book a few weeks in advance, you can take advantage of the services or buses at discounted prices.
Hotel Services
Some of the hotels located in the city centers offer shuttle services between the airport and the city center for a convenient transportation option for their customers. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can contact the relevant staff at the hotel in advance and travel directly to the city center using these services offered to passengers, which will either by at an extra cost or free.
Train
You can travel to nearby cities and towns by Amtrak trains. To do this, you must first travel from the airport to the train station and then you can continue your journey by transferring to and from trains. Another advantage of trains is that they provide fast access to many regions without being affected by traffic and road conditions.
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