How long should I plan for a layover in Boston?

The best layover in Boston is 4–24 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Boston?

Boston is visa-free for US passport holders — no visa is required for a layover.

What should I do during a layover in Boston?

Walk the Freedom Trail through 16 historic Revolutionary War sites. Explore the cobblestone streets and Italian bakeries of the North End. Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's stunning courtyard.

Is Boston a good layover city?

Boston scores 74/100 on LayoverScore™. It is a solid layover option, especially if you have 4+ hours.

Boston Layover Guide — LayoverScore™ 74 · Layover.ing

Transit map — Boston airport to city center

15 min from airport to city center

Places to stay

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Why Boston scores 74

Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing

74

DiscoverThings to do in the city

52

EaseTransit ease, visa access

25

01Blue Line subway to downtown (20 min, $2.40)
02Silver Line bus to Seaport (15 min, free outbound)
03Taxi/Uber to downtown (20-35 min, $25-40)
04Water taxi to Long Wharf (15 min, $22)

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01Walk the Freedom Trail through 16 historic Revolutionary War sites
02Explore the cobblestone streets and Italian bakeries of the North End
03Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's stunning courtyard
04Stroll through Boston Common and the Public Garden's swan boats
05Sample fresh lobster rolls at the historic Quincy Market

Experiences in Boston

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City Hall Deli~60 min1 min walk
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl~60 min1 min walk
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl~75 min1 min walk
Five Iron Golf~75 min1 min walk
Tipsy Chocolates~90 min1 min walk
Bill Russell Statue~90 min1 min walk

Fenway Park4.8
Boston Common4.7
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.8
New England Aquarium4.4
Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.5

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Jan

-2°

Feb

-1°

Mar

2°

Apr

9°

May

15°

Jun

19°

Jul

24°

Aug

23°

Sep

19°

Oct

13°

Nov

6°

Dec

1°

Sunshine hours

Rainfall

Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.

Bounce

Multiple downtown locations near South Station

$6/bag

5 min walk

LuggageHero

Shops near Faneuil Hall and Back Bay

$6/bag

3 min walk

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Connected to Terminal A

$89/day

5 min walk

At the airport

8 loungesHotels from $150/night

01Legal Sea Foods for pre-flight lobster and clam chowder
02Stephanie's on Newbury for upscale dining in Terminal B
03Boston Harbor views from Terminal E gates

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