North of Boston, Wellington MBTA station is in Medford and serves the Orange Line. The station does…read morehave a large 1300-space parking garage that is linked to the station with a long pedestrian skybridge that goes over the tracks and a maintenance facility. Overnight parking (up to 10 nights!) is permitted. The station is fully handicapped accessible from the parking garage area. There are audible and visual displays of the next trains in both directions. The ticketing lobby has a number of kiosks for purchasing a ticket or adding value to your CharlieCard. There is a small Dunkin Donuts kiosk just outside the ticketing area. The station is between Assembly (inbound, towards Forest Hills) and Malden Center (outbound towards Oak Grove).

When we were in the Boston area, we used this train station a couple of times. It's not very clean,…read morebut it was very convenient to park there and go to the city and back. Kids 11 and under rode for free, but you have to enter with them right in front of you, we didn't realize that until a worker told us, but we had already used our credit to pay for the kids. We were also told at the station that kids 12 and up have to pay as adults, unless they live in Boston and get a train card at their school.

I will often make nonstop flights out of Logan with friends who live in the Boston suburbs. But the…read morecost of ride-share and parking at the airport can be steep. The Logan Shuttle out of the Anderson Transportation Center is a nice option, a combination of reasonable prices and time. Besides the Logan Shuttle, it is also a stop on the commuter rail and Amtrak's Down Easter into Maine. Parking - if you can get it - is $7/day, and it's not a steep price to get there via ride-share. The shuttle to Logan is $11 each way but $9 if you purchase in advance. It's nice to sit in the general comfort of a bus. The inside of the center is clean but old. Seating is hardwood benches. The rest room is clean and functional but in need of repairs. Several areas that might eventually be food stations are under construction, and your only option at the moment is 2 vending machines. Allow a little more time to get to the airport if you use this method, but it's definitely worth it if you have that time.

on Tuesday 1/27/26 I returned from Cleveland after a snowstorm that dropped 12-18" in the area. my…read morecar was buried. I borrowed a shovel from the office and began digging it out. I stopped a plow driver to ask where to put the snow and he came over and plowed what he could. then one of the gentlemen from the office showed up. he took the shovel and my scraper and helped me dig out. They both left to help another person before i could get their names. I never expected this but VERY MUCH APPRECIATED the help. Can't thank you enough!!

My family and I visited Boston recently to visit my dad and his sister. They actually live in a…read moretown called Hull, which south of Boston on the Bay. By boat, it's about 20 minutes to Boston but by car it's almost an hour. The boats stop running around 7 p.m. so we decided to take a limo to our very first game at Fenway. I love this idea because then we don't have to deal with directions, traffic or parking. Seaport Livery came through when we needed a car to take us to the game! Our driver was five minutes early for our scheduled pickup and he was totally prepared to make our trip really comfortable. There were small snacks and water waiting for us in the car when we arrived in case we were hungry. He knew his way around Hull and was able to get us into the city in under an hour, even in traffic. Awesome! Our driver was super nice and very chatty, which I enjoy. He shared a lot of information about Boston and baseball, which was really great for all of us in the car. The game was delayed in the 5th inning due to rain, so we decided to just high tail it out of there and get back home. We called to arrange a pickup and our driver knew exactly where to get us to avoid baseball traffic. We only had to walk two blocks and the pickup was super fast and easy. Our ride back was much like our ride to the game and that was A-OK with me! More talk of baseball and the driver's life growing up in Boston. Super awesome! All in all, very wonderful service. We paid about $120 total with tip and that is totally worth it to avoid all of the hassles that come along with driving in a new place to a baseball game. The service was really great and on time, which is always a plus in my book. They offer airport drop offs/pickups, private charter for parties, events, dances, etc. and some other services to suit your needs. Give 'em a call!

I used Seaport Livery this past week to and from a trip and I am so glad I did. Moments after I…read moreplaced my request on the website I received a call from the owner to confirm. Unfortunately I can't remember his name now, but he was one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of speaking with. He took care of all the details and was very thorough while somehow at the same time giving me the feeling I was talking to a long lost friend. On our trip to the airport we were picked up promptly at 4:30 am by our driver Laurie, who was fabulous despite the early hour! She got us there quickly and we were all at ease and relaxed by the time we got there. She is a hoot! On our return trip as soon as I took my phone off airplane mode after landing I was greeted with a text from Dave, our return driver. He gave us instructions on where he was waiting for us, conveniently outside the luggage pickup area. Unfortunately, we came home to a snow storm but thankfully Dave is a fabulous driver, who made us all feel at ease even though we encountered many slippery, unplowed roads. We will definitely be using Seaport Livery in the future and I have already recommended them to multiple people! Leave the driving to these true professionals!

Tara was a very caring guide. She was well informed about the area and made the paddle a great…read moreexperience. There were four of us, my husband and myself along with our 24 year old daughter and 19 year old son. The experience was perfect for all ages and offered something for everyone. I'd recommend asking for her as your guide. You will take home great memories!

Excellent service and reasonably priced! I highly recommend! Our family made special memories!read more

Winchester's main station is a quick and easy ride into North Station. Easily one of the better…read morestations on the Lowell line because of it's proximity to many local businesses. Trains run often here, as frequently as every 15 mins during the morning commute. There is a small waiting room to try to escape the weather as needed. Parking can be tough at times and it's not free, but when you get a space it's not bad. It is a bit tired from old age, but an overhaul is being discussed.

Where to begin…read more Short Version: Not dependable if you have a timely event (Show up late) Awful customer service once they have your money (Excuses after excuses and passes blame to the company that they subcontracted) Drivers showing up not knowing where they are supposed to go or how to get there (passengers giving turn by turn directions) Resulted in a delayed wedding Long Version: We hired McGinn to shuttle for our wedding. I booked over a year in advance seeing as every vendor wedding related seems to book up fast. They didn't require a deposit or anything and didn't want money until just before the event. Everything leading up seemed to go very smoothly. The day of the event, and leading up to, I asked for the drivers contact information. Being that I would be occupied for the day, I wanted to get this to someone in the event something went wrong. Whether he forgot, didn't have it, or was just plan sloppy, I didn't get that until half hour before the busses were supposed to arrive and by that point I was occupied with other wedding things. So the fun begins. The agreement was the busses (2 total) were leaving the hotel to drive to the venue at 4:15. No later. Any guests that were late were to find their own ride. That how we wanted it. Only one bus shows up on time. They have 15 extra guests load the busses only to kick them off because of capacity. Not a huge deal, but you would think you might count. The 2nd bus shows up 30 minutes late. I had people calling me while I was doing pictures, etc because they weren't sure if we had a ride that we promised. So we had people ordering ubers, driving when they didn't want to drive (they plan on drinking), and other standing around in confusion. Sort of embarrassing. Finally they load the 2nd bus and the bus driver has no idea where he is going. Not only lacking directions, he literally didn't know what the venue was. Passengers had to put directions into their phone and guide him. I called Jim at McGinns, my point of contact, and he decided to pass the whole thing off on traffic for being late. Guy, you run a transportation company. Its a Friday in Boston. You think you would give yourself enough time and not be shocked by some traffic. Keep in mind this was a pick up in Danvers, so not running around the streets of Boylston and normally a 25 min drive for them). The bus should have given themselves enough time to get there at 3:45 considering it also takes time to load passengers if you are leaving at 4:15. At worse the traffic doubles the time it would have taken them to get there and they still arrive at 4:15. Everyone else was on time except the bus so I'm not sure how much traffic there really was. He then wanted to pass the blame off to the company he subcontracted to. Jim, 1) not my problem we booked 1 year and advance and then you were subcontracting. 2) we sent you the money, not whoever you hired. Responsibility stays with you. Business 101. I didn't want to ask for much in return, just something for them to admit some guilt and realize they made a mistake. A couple hundred bucks wasn't going to change our lives or theirs, but I wanted to make them admit their mistakes. Anytime Jim said he would call me back, he wouldn't. He said he would have the owner call, he didn't. I can't tell if its the mistakes they made or how they handled it that were worse. STAY AWAY

My child's middle school contracted P&B for a school trip from Beverly, MA to Charlton, MA. Upon…read morereturn, while waiting for my child, I witnessed the driver yanking out bags and throwing them, at least 10 feet away from the bus, into a pile. Bags were all over the place. He just yanked them out with a pole that had a hook on the end, picked them up and threw them. My daughter's brand new digital camera was smashed because of the driver's negligence. She didn't even get to take photos during her trip because of how the bags were thrown. She told me that the driver smashed it when they arrived on the first day of the trip. She's very upset over this, as am I, because she was not able to take photos during her week long trip. The $100 camera could be replaced, my child having photos of her and her friends on a once in a lifetime trip can not be replaced.

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.

a trip out to Georges Island earlier today (7/20/2021) for my son's birthday. A nice visit to the…read moreisland. what was disappointing was the crew of the ferry. Masks are required on transportation and while the crew handed masks out to people boarding the ferry, they didn't ensure that passengers kept them on once the ferry left the pier. And the crew didn't wear them either. I get that most of the passengers were outside as was the crew and probably most are vaccinated (we are) but either follow the rules or don't hand out masks.

Harbor + Islands + Sunshine + Catamaran + Forts + Picnic + Seashells + Thi Chi + Jellyfish +…read moreFlowers + Jail + Boats - Lost Sunglasses + Watermelon + Panoramas + Rabbit + Art Work + Beach + Solar Panels + Civil War + Old Rubbish Dump + Chesnut + Artillery + Lighthouse + Pagoda + Surprise + Cute Dog + Yelpertone + Boston Skyline + Tunnels + Feet + Rounders + Skipping Stones + Yurts + Great Friends - Only $12 = One Great Day Out In Boston One Great Day Out In Boston + Regina's + Modern Pastry = The Greatest Day Out In Boston