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What travelers are saying
- mariedesjardinsPrince George, Canada7,304 contributionsWhen my train was late into Boston, the staff were very helpful in changing my sailing time to Provincetown. The Boston location is about a 20 minute walk from south station uphill. They held my luggage while I went for lunch. On the way back, I found out they charge to hold your luggage till sailing. I went to the beach instead. There is a small waiting area between ferries to wait. This was a good way to escape the august heat and sit while most people lined up. There is a snack bar to snacks, sandwiches, drinks, etc. on the way back into Boston it was chilly, but there was plenty of seating down below inside.Written September 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EFW2014Woolwich, ME1,516 contributionsAmtrak trains and employees on them are ok. The ticket office employee not do much. If can avoid dealing with the ticket office in Boston then do so. The Amtrak app is much nicer then waiting line then to be told their on break. Come back in 15 min!
Also go to the bathroom on the train if you can. The north station bathrooms are pretty disgusting.Written March 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Fides P2 contributionsShafan was prompt in confirming my reservation. Aside from email confirmation he called to make sure! This is the 2nd time snd always comes 5-10 minutes early! Friendly but not intrusive! Great service!Written July 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anthony M2 contributionsService was excellent and on time. Would highly recommend for trips to the airport. The best airport taxi service that I’ve usedWritten July 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BangkokSachseBangkok, Thailand51,501 contributionsWe took the Silver Line SL1 to the south station. The SL1 was crowded. The station officer helped us buying 7-day pass CharlieCards. We took the SL 4 to the doubletree near Tufts Medical City. However the T orange line was closed for maintenance. We took the T train to Quincy Market. We took the ferry F4 to Charlestown. The 7 day pass card is good for buses, trains, and ferries in Boston.Written August 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tamara PSaint John, Canada125 contributionsGreat experience! My husband and I had Shahjahan and he was so nice. He arrived a few minutes early. Very pleasant. Helped with luggage. Smooth quick trip to the airport. Great driver! Will definitely use this company again on our return trip.Written September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lisa HNorwich, UK13 contributionsWe finished our cruise early morning in Boston and our flight wasn’t until 10pm. We booked the cruise ship special, they picked us up at 10am, a short walk (less than 10 mins and flat terrain for suitcases!) from the cruise terminal and took us to Rowes wharf where they stored our luggage for the day. We agreed a time to be taken to the airport later that day, you get dropped off at the airport shuttle stop which takes you to your terminal (for free!) such a stress free way of spending our last day in Boston! Thank youWritten September 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- stephanie o2 contributionsAbsolutely outstanding, caring, reliable service. Booked for my daughter who was traveling solo. Her flight was delayed and cancelled, and they tracked her and kept in touch the whole evening. They continued to track and even when the rebooked flight was delayed they kept in touch and were ready and waiting after she finally arrived. What are relief. What great people.Written August 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bryce SNew Hope, PA2,218 contributionsBoston South Station is the end of the line for the northeast corridor route on Amtrak. It’s a historic building that is under renovation. It’s enclosed, but quite airy. There is a good police presence.
There are some curious factors: it might be the only major train station without a news stand. Hopefully they will get one in the future once renovation is completed.
There is a cab stand, but cabs are hard to find. Apparently Uber and Lyft are how people get around.Written July 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark SOconomowoc, WI9 contributionsVery professional and polite. On time and got us to the airport ahead of schedule. Highly recommend!Written July 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Elizabeth F3 contributionsBoth drivers was very friendly and nice to talk to
The drive very safe and clean, would use again and recommend to anyone. All call services was awesome. 10 out 10Written September 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PolokildareKildare31 contributionsTake the Ferry from Hingham Shipyard to Boston. It's a great way to see the harbor and the city from the water. It beats crowded trains and buses. You can even have a drink on board.Written March 28, 2012This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Russell WMaine2,771 contributionsWe use Amtrak's Downeaster throughout the year. For, it's 10-15 minutes to get to the local station and it's a straight shot, with some brief stops, to Boston's North Station where TD Garden is. It's so much easier and less expensive than driving when we want to see the Boston Bruins, or Boston Celtics. If you want to go further, North Station is where you can access the subway, which we've done to avoid traffic as we travel throughout Boston. On the train you have free wifi, and the seats are comfortable. groupings of four seats can be found at either end of the train, and there are restrooms and a food car plus an upgraded business car. The conductors are generally friendly, and knowledgeable. The train is on time most of the time. One time, however, we were finished with our game at TD and came out to find that our train, the last one, had been cancelled because a tree had fallen on the tracks during a storm. I would think that there would be a maintenance crew on standby 24/7, but not this time. It took over an hour of phone time and face time with agents at North Station before we found out that we would have to stay in Boston overnight. We had stayed overnight on purpose before, so we knew we could stay a few steps down the street at Citizen M, who had room for us, took pity on us, and gave us a free breakfast. The next morning our rescheduled train was also cancelled. Our next rescheduled train was delayed. We finally got home about 14 hours later than planned and no, Amtrak didn't pay for our lodging. All things being equal, however, we'll take the train over driving any day. It's an hour and 50 minutes for us, which is shorter than driving and no parking fees. The station we use has restrooms, wifi, benches inside and out, live staff for part of the day, and a self-serve ticket kiosk if you need it for printed tickets. It takes credit cards only. During the day, Patsy is a most helpful station agent. Schedules and other info is available. Book ahead during busy periods so insure seats. You can book online at the Amtrak site.Written December 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cazCrawley, UK86 contributionsFriendly staff in lounge and redcaps.
Busy place but found it relaxing
Great trip to Chicago on lake shore Ltd. Food and staff excellent. Had a bedroom and plenty of room, even with 2 large suitcasesWritten July 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Miranda A1 contributionWas fine at first until my husband and I needed to get to North Station from Salem. Trains were delayed for "police activity" so we were shoved onto a bus that brought us to Swampscott station where we were told a train to North Station would be "arriving shortly". There are no enclosed places to sit at this station and it was 40 degrees with freezing rain and 50mph winds. We sat at Swampscott for TWO HOURS before a train finally came. 4 trains had went by and we asked each of them if they were going to Boston to which most of the time we were treated like we were stupid. My husband and I are not locals and during this time of year they shouldn't expect mostly locals on their trains. We were supposed to get on our train at 6:30 in Salem but didn't get one until 8:30.Written October 27, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
