Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Boston Logan International Airport
Rideshare pickup at BOS is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at BOS
UUber Pickup Zone
Terminals A, C, E: Central Parking Garage (via elevated pedestrian walkway). Terminal B: Terminal B Garage, departures level.
LLyft Pickup Zone
Terminals A, C, E: Central Parking Garage (elevated walkway). Terminal B: Terminal B Garage departures level.
In the app
Select your terminal (A, B, C, or E) in the app; Terminals A/C/E head to Central Parking Garage, Terminal B head to Terminal B Garage departures level
How to find the rideshare zone
Terminals A/C/E: from baggage claim follow elevated pedestrian walkway signs to Central Parking then 'Ride App' signs. Terminal B: go upstairs to departures level and follow signs to Terminal B Garage.
Cell Phone Lot
The Cell Phone Lot is at 100 Harborside Drive (Hotel Drive & Service Rd) — follow signs from the terminal loop; 3–5 min to the Central Parking Garage. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at BOS
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday 4–8pm, Sunday 4–8pm, Red Sox game days at Fenway, Celtics/Bruins playoff runs, and Boston Marathon weekend (April); college move-in/move-out weekends (August/September) also spike demand.
Wait tip
Massport enforces strict zone rules — drivers face a $200 fine for curbside pickups, so do not try to flag a car at the curb; only request your ride after reaching the designated garage zone.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at BOS including rental cars and public transit, see the BOS Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for BOS
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →