What is the most cost effective way to get to Logan airport? I did a 1 week trip recently and just left my car in the economy parking for $25 a day. I'm planning a 2 week vacation for the summer so that would of course double the price. When I lived in NH we had the Boston Express shuttle bus where you could park your car for free in NH and pay around $30 roundtrip for the bus. Is there anything similar in RI? Or would I have to pay for parking in addition to the bus? I considered the commuter rail as well but that seems like it could take longer and require paying for the train to south station, then logan, in addition to parking which could end up being the same cost as just parking at Logan since we'd be buying tickets for 2.

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PM_ME_ASS_SALAD t1_jdo2z5s wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Your first best bet is to fly out of Providence and avoid that nightmare altogether. But since you didn’t do that, option two is taking the MBTA train to south station and hopping on the silver line.

Psychological_Tune53 OP t1_jdo6kaz wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:48 PM

Thanks! I failed to mention that I'll be flying international so flights out of Providence are harder to come by

PM_ME_ASS_SALAD t1_jdo6q2j wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:49 PM

That’s fair. PVD was becoming rather international before COVID, hopefully that picks back up again. Norwegian Air was an absolute dream.

FunLife64 t1_jdqh5co wrote on March 26, 2023 at 11:51 AM

Norwegian Air has re-emerged as Norse. It’s mostly flying out of major airports (Logan, JFK, etc) vs the smaller big city alternatives like Norwegian did. They are pretty quickly expanding (only flight out of BOS is to London) so not sure what the strategy will be.

United_Perception299 t1_jdok6jn wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:32 PM

>MBTA train

*Amtrak

PM_ME_ASS_SALAD t1_jdokbfw wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:33 PM

I only specified MBTA because last minute it’s $13 while I’ve seen Amtrak charge $50-90 within a few days of travel.

United_Perception299 t1_jdolo68 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:43 PM

Understandable.

It's a trade-off between time and price.

cowperthwaite t1_jdo3uh8 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:27 PM

I do Amtrak (as low as $8 or x2$16 if you buy in advance) or commuter rail ($12.25 or x2$24.50) to silver line. Far less than parking.

Or, drive to Braintree and take the shuttle.

Linked below a few of the recent threads where this issue (cost/means) has been broadly discussed.

https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/d2pd4d/earliest_possible_trainbus_providence_to_logan/

https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/89sn27/travel_time_for_providence_to_logan_airport_bos/

https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/8fnyrw/uber_from_providence_to_logan_airport/

https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/ty1t20/driving_to_the_airport_how_does_providence/

https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/6bb7kx/public_transport_to_the_airport/

Psychological_Tune53 OP t1_jdo71pn wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:52 PM

Thank you, super helpful. It will take longer than driving but definitely worth the savings

iandavid t1_jdoeswd wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:51 PM

You may even be able to take a RIPTA bus to the train station and leave your car at home. Some bus routes serve the station directly, others drop you at Kennedy Plaza but you can transfer to the R Line or walk.

cowperthwaite t1_jdsr6ig wrote on March 26, 2023 at 10:13 PM

I take an uber to the train station.

mrbgso t1_jdofhe4 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:56 PM

If you get off the Amtrak or MBTA at back bay, there’s a free shuttle to Logan that leaves from in front of the station!

ApplePajamas t1_jdpwnh1 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 7:00 AM

Although I prefer the MBTA, Uber and Lyft are also an option too and still cheeper for a lengthy trip. Usually 70-90 from providence to Logan and 120-150 back. If you have a coupon or like the idea of convenience it may be worth it. Iv also parked at hotels around Logan before. A lot of them offer you to pay to park and take the shuttle, with a valet and everything.

kyden t1_jdo6q4r wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:49 PM

The peter pan bus isn’t bad. Drops off right at the airport.

Wonderful_Bother9172 t1_jdo95j6 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Right at your airline too!!

cowperthwaite t1_jdocvok wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:37 PM

They run a 7:15-8:40 AM bus and a 12:45-2:10 PM bus each day.

rationalgazex t1_jdpfbn3 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 3:39 AM

I've rented a car in Providence and dropped it off at Logan for like 45 dollars. Best way to get there at odd times of the day and not having to bother someone and ask for a ride.

Business-Impress4792 t1_jdo7ets wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:54 PM

I would look into the Logan express. They’ve got various locations you can drive to (or get dropped off) and then you take a shuttle to Logan. Prices are reasonable if I’m remembering correctly

juniqua t1_jdoch82 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:34 PM

seconding this! it’s $20 for the shuttle round trip and i think the parking is $7 a day (last time i went to braintree location). they pick up at least once an hour and will drop you right at your terminal

BlushesandGushes t1_jdooebt wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:03 AM

Agreed, I am doing this later this week.

ilostthegamee t1_jdobum7 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Fired from a cannon

redd-this t1_jdoie5w wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:18 PM

I noticed the other day there’s an express bus at the Mansfield train stop. Could hop on the train and plan around that schedule.

lestermagnum t1_jdoizmh wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:23 PM

An Uber is about $75 - $100 each way. Not exactly economical, but not super expensive either.

FunLife64 t1_jdqhdvm wrote on March 26, 2023 at 11:53 AM

Better than $25/day. I find scheduling Uber or Lyft is about $80. Coming back has been painful the last couple times as you can’t necessarily schedule. Last time was a $150 Uber!

lestermagnum t1_jdqknyr wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Last time I took the free Silver Line to South Station then took an Uber from there. It’s few miles closer to Providence, plus you avoid paying the Uber airport pickup fees and tunnel tolls.

FunLife64 t1_jdqxrsi wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Got it. When I use Logan it’s usually for longer trips - so I have next to no patience when I get back. But this is a good alternative!

lestermagnum t1_jdqyiod wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Haha same here! I had been traveling for like 15 hours and missed the commuter rail at South Station by a few minutes. I didn’t feel like waiting the two plus hours the next one. So I spent $75 on the Uber and was home within an hour.

Wonderful_Ad_7235 t1_jdol27e wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:38 PM

Depending on when you're going, it can be a lot cheaper to park than $25, but you want to book sooner rather than later. You don't want to park at a Logan lot, it's cheaper to go to Revere or something a couple miles away, and take a shuttle. Most longterm lots are just hotel parking lots.

Revolutionary_Bit_38 t1_jdom6p3 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:47 PM

The Logan express isnt terrible

FROGGY__CHAIR t1_jdoperd wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:11 AM

Amtrak!

theovertalker t1_jdqbpd3 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 10:40 AM

Logan Express from Braintree is the cheapest, but not by much. I think it’s $7/day plus $21 each way on the bus. The bus takes a long time, so keep that in mind.

nice-noodles t1_jdrn74r wrote on March 26, 2023 at 5:29 PM

For me it depends on the time of day I’m leaving and how much luggage and time I have. Given the cost of parking that you mentioned, taking an Uber or Lyft isn’t too bad. If you have the time and don’t have a ton of luggage, take the Amtrak or Commuter to South Station then switch to the T to take the Silver Line to Logan.

lightscamerasnaction t1_jecai4b wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:34 PM

You could also take Amtrak or commuter rail to Back Bay and take the Logan Express bus from there— $3 to airport, free from airport.