I felt like a prisoner being held by from a riot while trying to catch a train at this station…read more Unlike South Station, this feels low brow, like the Penn Station of old. Right near if not attached to the TD Garden and only a handful of eateries. Makes me wonder if there is even a bathroom on the premises. I guess considering it is a commuter rail station that my options are fairly restrictive. A basic station and nothing more.

Eh- I mean why do you have machines scanning the tickets while you enter, just for you to go to the…read moretrain and have to scan your tickets again. This causes traffic build up and people can easily miss their train. Also half the time they don't even work, which then you have to jump in another line. I had a question and an employee did get an answer but she took so long my train was there and I almost just left her because she was slowly walking back to me like she had no care in the world. This place is chaotic as well. Between the Bruins games people, people partying and we got the cross fire of Salem people and Halloween weekend people - wasn't fun and finding our Lyft was a mess. I really didn't like this at all, and the train windows were so dirty you couldn't even see out of them. I guess it doesn't help it's directly under TD Garden so it makes sense for the madness but I'll pass.

The Massachusetts has the best captains, and deck staff. Drinks are generous and reasonable priced…read more If you are driving to Boston from the South Shore you are doing it all wrong . This relaxing way to & from the city is the way to go! Best way to enjoy year round life is from Boston Harbor!

This is seen as a great option by those who use it a lot. it is not a great option for casual…read moretravel, but a good option. to get on it today at long wharf, we had to deliberately not read signs (the boat was signposted salem) and head to it only based on the Big T on the boat. we were ok, but for a first time user the boat was needlessly and recklessly badly sign posted. and, not signed at all correctly or even signed, because they are not for novices, the commercial boats are for tourists and are well sign posted. They do not say when they are done docking, but they do say not to walk on the stairs when docking. I now recommend strongly, walk on the stairs when it might be docking so you don't get an extra leg of travel! Or, going down before docking. bathrooms are nice, and folks working and traveling are nice. snack bar was lightly used but nice to have it. cost was ok.

Andy was personable. The boat ride was an efficient way to get from part A to part B…read more We used the water taxi in the morning and by 3:00 in the afternoon, we were unable to reach them for pick up. I guess we'll save the return tickets as souvenirs.... bummer.

Meeting point of the new Taste This Tours. The stop at Christopher Columbus Park wasn't hard to…read morefind - it was by the water on the Long Wharf Marriott side of the coast. Our City Water Taxi arrived on time and the ride wasn't too rough for the smallish sized boat. Once we arrived at the Logan stop, the captain gave the Logan bunch directions to the airport shuttle, and we headed off on our way. Tip - They offer Scups customers a special $10 round trip rate.

This is an important stop for visitors because it's where you need to come to if you're staying at…read morethe Omni or other downtown hotels by the Omni. It's right by Suffolk University, and the State House. It's where you can cross from the Blue to the Orange lines though that was a little confusing for me. It's relatively clean, but kind of busy and crowded so that could be a little intimidating if you're jet lagged and unfamiliar with the area. I recommend that you look at a real map before you come here, Google Maps Walking won't work well downtown but especially not in the underground part of the station.

The outbound to oak grove platform always smells like pee but otherwise it's a pretty clean…read morestation. It's nice how there are so many entrances street level some blocks apart so in bad weather you don't have to walk far.

In general, MBTA stations need to be improved. So stinky and I often smell urine. MBTA stops too…read moreoften and very slow system. Not very cheap.

This MBTA outpost is somewhere between South Station & Logan Airport or the Design Center. Not…read morereally a station but a convenience built out of the place where the Silver Line transforms from a diesel guzzler to an electrical being or vice versa. There is an odd smell here from a nearby sewage processing station which ramps up a bit more as the weather gets warmer. If your destination happens to be the pavilion, the state police barracks if you are unfortunately get your vehicle stuck on the nearby section of the Mass Pike, local hotels & a few restaurants. There are a couple small shelters on each side but do not really give too much relief when the wind kicks in especially in the winter. It is not much to look at beyond the high electrical wires & sparse accomidations. There are a few Starbucks nearby if you need a quick beverage before you complete your journey to your final destination.

The Ferry is a great way to get back to downtown Boston after doing the Freedom Trail since it…read moreleaves from Charlestown, the end of the historic route. You get dropped at the Aquarium! My husband warned me that I will get the local attitude at some point, the harshness, the rude behavior. So I was prepared, didn't know when or how. But it did happen! In the person of the ticket checker from the ferry. We bought Charlie card passes for 7 days. On the MBTA site it specified that you can use the ferry with the card pass. Well, the ticket checker on the ferry had a different take. He didn't accept it. Other passengers had the same issues, read the same thing! We all had to buy the $3,70 fare for 1 person, One Way. Luckily, I had cash. I don't have a problem with the rate, I think it's a good deal. But they need to get it together. Also, have a booth at the harbor so we can check on the situation and purchase tickets. Not on the boat, after it started, it's a short ride, so you miss on the fun, on the views. MBTA needs to get it together. Their employee was harsh, angry, ready to fight "No, it's not"- his answer when I mentioned the info on their site. "I had the same conversation with a lady yesterday" (imagine the New England accent). So, yes, people are confused and the brusque, rude person working on the ferry didn't leave a good impression. Luckily, he was the only Boston bad cliche employee type I encountered during my trip! Otherwise, nice views of the city, great ride to take - it's short, doesn't cost much and it's a great sightseeing option! Hope you'll have a better experience! The views of Boston are beautiful, the behavior of the staff, not!

This ferry rocks…read more It's fast, efficient, and you never get stuck in traffic :-). It's $3 to ride one way (Charlestown to Boston or back). It runs every 15 minutes during the week, and less frequently on weekends. You can also bring your bike on it for free. Best part? They sell beer on board. Best. Commute. Ever.

I've used Goldie Rides to get to Logan for years. They always provide excellent service, price…read morecomparison shows they always save me money. I just completed a ride. My driver was a delight, the car was spotless. Timeiness is always perfect. This time I had to make pre-trip changes and the office was amazingly flexible and helpful. I can't recommend Goldie Rides strongly enough.

Goldies experience exceeded expectations. Was headed to hospital and not in great shape. Driver was…read moreon time and car was clean and comfortable. The driver himself helpful and pleasant. Communication with scheduler is great. Provided information the day prior. Cost extremely reasonable, but worth more for that level of service.

I am s grateful to the security officer who helped me last Sunday…read more(Jan 18), I only regret I did not ask his name. Immediately upon entering the station I tripped and fell flat on my face. He was there immediately, helped me to a bench, offered to get help which I declined Even so an ambulance arrived, checked me and then left, the security officer stayed with me until it was time for my train, then escorted me to the Amrak train. I am so grateful for his kindness

I like South Station - a few shops, open corner and when the Amtrak was there, you entered the open…read moregates (didn't have to scan, they'd handle that on the train itself). A few fast food joints but not nearly enough seating/tables available with some updates given a new Chick-Fil-A was coming. McDonalds, donuts, coffee, a mini bar, alcohol shop, and CVS all inside. Outside taxi and bus stand, though the taxi driver wanted a minimum in charge and would only take cash if it was only $15-20 for the ride to the hotel. Amtrak, buses, subway stop, and regional rail here (MBTA). The building wraps around the corner and doesn't connect to the business tower behind - interesting design, though. They did allow you to board about 10-15 min early.

Would have loved to use them, but they ban reservations that aren't at least 2 days/10 hours…read morebefore. Maybe not make it a broad ban and let people call to see if you're available? Update: Still sorry about my own experience, but VERY IMPRESSED by the kindness and professionalism of your reply. Thank you!

We were in town for a wedding and they used Boston Executive Limo Service to get us from the hotel…read moreto the wedding. The driver, Bennie, was so friendly and professional. The car was immaculate and very comfortable. We had to leave the wedding and texted to see if he would come earlier than planned. Bennie didn't hesitate to pick us up and bring us back to the hotel. I highly recommend this service and would be using it instead of Uber from now on.

I'm not sure how Yelp decided that my review below was a review of the Courthouse Station when it…read morewas actually a review of the Silver Line but here we are and I'm now ready to review Courthouse Station. Located underneath Seaport Boulevard, it is located a block from the Moakley Courthouse. The station is also very close to the Institute of Contemporary Art. It is completely unlike any other MBTA station I've been to with polished stone floors and brushed steel finishes. Fully handicapped accessible with escalators and elevators between the platform level and street level. There are ticketing kiosks and turnstiles. Courthouse is on the Silver Line between South Station (the inbound terminus) and World Trade Center (outbound, towards Design Center). Buses for SL1, SL2 and SL3 stop here. And it's worth noting that the Silver Line is not trolleys or subway trains. It is a bus service, either regular or articulated "bendy" buses that are electric and/or diesel.

As a visitor to Boston, I have to say the Silver Line is a terrific service getting to and from…read moreLogan Airport. The Silver Line is actually broken up into four different routes so I feel like perhaps there should be separate listings for each. My only experience is with SL1 which runs between South Station in Boston and Logan Airport. Upon arriving into Boston at Logan Terminal C, I followed the signs for public transportation. But there didn't seem to be any signage for the Silver Line. The signs seemed to direct me outside to the curb, but what I found there were buses for other routes, not the Silver Line. I ended up spotting a Silver Line bus further down the terminal about to leave and got in on time. If you are taking the Silver Line for the first time, look outside for the specific stop at the terminal you are located at. The Silver Line makes stops at each terminal (A, B, C and E), with 2 at Terminal B. At Logan Airport, both the front and back entrance will open up. You are free to enter through either door as riding the Silver Line is free from Logan Airport. What other US city offers you free transportation from the airport? Unheard of. After the airport, the bus makes a few stops before reaching its final stop at South Station. If you need to take the Red Line, you can transfer within the station without having to exit meaning a free ride to Cambridge and Braintree. Though you will need to pay for the return trip back to Logan. As for service, I found that the Silver Line runs pretty regularly. I didn't wait more than a few minutes for either trip on the Silver Line. The buses were somewhat full, but I like that the buses have storage spaces for your luggage so you don't have to keep your luggage next to you at all times. I wouldn't recommend taking the Silver Line if you have more than one piece of heavy luggage though as it would be too much trouble. If you are traveling in Boston and the Silver Line is convenient to your location, I would recommend taking it to and from Logan Airport. It is economical and the frequent bus service between South Station to Logan Airport makes it convenient for easy connections to other public bus/train lines in Boston.