How much does an Uber or Lyft cost from BOS (Boston Logan International Airport)? Rideshare fares from BOS vary by destination, time of day, and surge demand. We compare Uber, Lyft, and taxi prices across 2 popular routes from this airport. Airport charges can differ by service and pickup or drop-off direction; check the complete app quote. Compare all options below to find the cheapest ride from BOS.
Uber & Lyft Fares from BOS by Destination
Estimated standard fares from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to 2 popular destinations. Compare distance, time, and price across providers at a glance.
| Destination | Distance | Time | UberX | Lyft | Taxi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Downtown | 3.3 mi | ~8 min | $10.28–$13.09 | $9.95–$12.67 | $12.39–$15.77 |
| Cambridge Downtown | 6.7 mi | ~16 min | $16.82–$21.41 | $16.20–$20.62 | $22.74–$28.94 |
Planning estimates use each route’s distance and driving time at standard demand. Airport fees, local surcharges, tolls, waiting fees and tips are excluded. Check the complete upfront price in the app. Busy flight periods can raise app quotes. Linked destinations have a detailed route breakdown.
Other taxi entries are meter-model estimates. Airport flat or zone fares and binding e-hail quotes may differ; confirm the applicable fare before travel.
How Much Is an Uber from BOS?
Uber fares from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) depend on your destination, the service tier you choose, and current demand. Here are estimated fare ranges for popular routes from BOS:
| Destination | Distance | UberX Est. | Lyft Est. | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Downtown | 3.3 mi · ~8 min | $10.28–$13.09 | $9.95–$12.67 | $9.95–$28.55 |
| Cambridge Downtown | 6.7 mi · ~16 min | $16.82–$21.41 | $16.2–$20.62 | $16.2–$48.84 |
Estimates based on standard rates. Prices may be higher during surge/peak pricing. Airport and local charges, tolls, waiting fees and tips are excluded from these model estimates.
Where to Get Picked Up at BOS
BOS charges a $3.25 rideshare pickup surcharge (set by Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), effective January 2025). Check the app for the charge applicable to your service and direction; airport charges are excluded from our route estimates. Pickup logistics differ by terminal:
All terminals
Central Parking Garage rideshare pickup zone, accessed via terminal shuttle or covered walkway
BOS consolidates all rideshare pickup at a central location to reduce curbside congestion.
When Surge Hits Hardest at BOS
Peak Surge Windows
Friday evening international arrivals (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM) and Sunday late afternoons (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) reliably trigger 1.5x+ surge. The Logan-to-Cambridge corridor is the most surge-prone route in the metro area.
Best Low-Surge Window
Weekday mid-mornings (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM) and weekend evenings after 9:00 PM produce the cheapest BOS rideshare fares.
Cheaper Alternatives to Rideshare at BOS
Silver Line bus from Logan to South Station is free (zero fare) for inbound BOS-to-downtown trips — one of the best deals at any US airport. From South Station you can connect to the Red Line or commuter rail. Taxi flat rate to Downtown Boston is $25-30 metered. The Logan Express bus to Back Bay is $9.50.
Recent Fee & Operational Changes at BOS
Massport raised the rideshare pickup fee from $3.25 to $3.25 (effectively unchanged from a 2024 small adjustment) and is studying a larger increase. The bigger 2025 change was the formal closure of curbside rideshare pickup at all terminals — every Uber and Lyft now picks up at the Central Parking Garage zone, requiring a 5-10 minute walk or shuttle from the terminals.
Source: Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) public filings, cross-referenced against Uber and Lyft posted rate cards.
BOS Pricing: Our Analysis
A typical BOS-to-Downtown Boston UberX trip computes to about $28.40 from Uber's published Boston rates once the $3.25 pickup fee is included. The Silver Line's free inbound fare is the single cheapest airport-to-downtown option at any major US airport. Logan surge patterns are unusual because international evening arrivals concentrate on the same terminals (E) — driver supply at E often lags demand by 10-15 minutes after a bank lands, creating brief 2x surge spikes that resolve within 20 minutes.
Analysis by Vincent Ruan. See our methodology.
Local Take: Rideshare at BOS
“Boston's big rideshare lesson is that the Silver Line is free. The bus runs from every Logan terminal directly to South Station, and the fare is zero. It is reliable enough that the only reason to skip it is heavy luggage or a destination not served by the Red Line. The other BOS quirk: the consolidated rideshare pickup at the Central Parking Garage adds genuine walk time, so if you would rather get curb-to-curb service, a regular Boston taxi (which can still curbside pick up) ends up cost-competitive once you factor in the walk.”
— Local perspective compiled by the RideWise editorial team, drawing on BOS ground-transport data and public sources.
Service Tier Prices at BOS
Regional model estimates for BOS → Boston Downtown, using 3.3 miles and 8 minutes. These are planning ranges; the apps determine which services are currently available and their upfront prices.
| Service | Provider | Estimated Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Lyft | lyft | $9.95–$12.67 |
| UberX | uber | $10.28–$13.09 |
| Taxi | taxi | $12.39–$15.77 |
| Uber Comfort | uber | $13.41–$17.06 |
| Lyft XL | lyft | $15.35–$19.53 |
| UberXL | uber | $15.82–$20.14 |
| Uber Black | uber | $22.43–$28.55 |
Standard demand only. Excludes airport and local charges, tolls, waiting fees and tips. Model ranges are not a measured accuracy guarantee. See our methodology.
How BOS’s Surcharge Compares to Other US Hubs
Rideshare pickup fees vary significantly across US airports because each airport authority sets its own rate. The table below puts BOS’s $3.25 fee in context against 6 comparable major US hubs. All figures are sourced from official airport authority filings.
| Airport | Pickup Surcharge | Effective Date | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS (this airport) | $3.25 | Jan 2025 | Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) |
| JFK | $3.50 | Mar 2026 | Port Authority of NY & NJ |
| LGA | $3.50 | Mar 2026 | Port Authority of NY & NJ |
| EWR | $3.50 | Mar 2026 | Port Authority of NY & NJ |
| IAD | $5.00 | Jan 2024 | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) |
| ORD | $5.00 | Jan 2023 | Chicago Department of Aviation |
| SFO | $6.00 | Jul 2026 | San Francisco International Airport |
Surcharge data verified against the most recent public airport authority filings as of June 2026. For the full 47-airport fee table see our 2026 airport rideshare fee map.
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Data Sources for BOS
- Pickup surcharge ($3.25): Sourced from Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) public filings, effective January 1, 2025.
- Uber rate cards: Uber Help Center — how fares are calculated
- Lyft rate cards: Lyft Pricing page
- Methodology: How we calculate every fare estimate
- Editorial standards: How RideWise sources and fact-checks pricing data
- Found an error? Report it via our corrections workflow
Getting a Ride at BOS
Blue Line subway to downtown (15 min). Free shuttle to Airport station. Water taxi to downtown available. Rideshare at Central Parking.
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About Boston Logan International Airport
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