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Taxi

Many who want to go from the city center to Dougherty County Airport are using taxis. The average price of transportation from the city center to the airport varies between $ 35 and $ 60. From the city center to the airport you will get a clear price from the taxi driver before the trip. You can also benefit from bargaining.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer you shuttle service from the city center to the airport. In order to benefit from this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. These transportation means, which are discounted for crowded groups, are ideal for people with excess baggage. It takes you from your hotel to the airport or brings you to the hotel from the airport.

Car Rental

There are many companies in the city center where you can rent a car. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before you go. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the airport by renting a car.

Bus

Buses are among the most preferred means of transportation today. You should look through the bus routes and make sure that you have taken the correct bus. Time schedule of buses are located at the bus stops. Tickets for buses vary between $ 5 and $ 15 depending on the validity of the ticket.

Airport Information

Dougherty County Airport, 28 kilometers southwest of Albany city center, has been used frequently by travelers in recent years. Transportation can be provided by choosing any of the transportation options such as taxi, airport services, hotel services, bus to the airport where many car rental companies, insurance companies, baggage handling group, telephone and fax communication systems, cafes and a big store are located.

The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.

Airport Buses

The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.   

Rail

Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.

Ferry

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.  

Taxi

Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.  

Rental Car

Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels.