Amtrak from Boston

[Giantfan13]

We just lifted and Shifted to a cruise that ends up in Boston, mid September 2022. We live on Long Island, NY. We don't want to fly back to NY, so we were considering Amtrak to Penn Station and the LIRR back home.

When looking at the Amtrak web site and filling in Boston, 3 locations came up. If we disembarked in Boston, which station is closest and what would be the best way to get to there from the cruise terminal?

 

Just a note, we are two seniors and schlepping luggage is not our forte.

 

Cheers

Len

[1025cruise]

South Station.

 

If schlepping isn't for you, take an Uber. Otherwise, you can take the Silver Line from the Cruise Port to South Station.

[WatchHill]

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Drydock-Ave-Black-Falcon-Ave/700-Atlantic-Ave-Boston-MA-02205-USA#r/Taxi/s/0

 

It's not far from the Flynn Terminal to South Station, taxi or Uber would be easiest if you don't want to take the Silver Line.

 

Darcy

[PelicanBill]

Even the walk from the port to the Silver Line station is a bit of a schlep.  Take a taxi or Uber to South Station.

[navybankerteacher]

Give yourself a break and Uber or taxi - it is probably just a two mile ride to South Station.

[princeton123211]

22 hours ago, Giantfan13 said:

Just a note, we are two seniors and schlepping luggage is not our forte.

As others have said, South Station is the one if you are departing the city immediately after disembarking. One of the nice things about it, being a terminus, is that you can board the train about 15-20 minutes before you depart. Even slightly earlier if you enlist the help of a Red Cap, who's services are complimentary, but a tip is expected. They will usher you onboard at the same time that First/Business Class are given early boarding privileges so it's a fun hack. 

 

If you wanted to make it a bit more leisurely, you can also book a night in Boston at the Fairmont Copley Plaza which sits practically adjacent (and easy walking distance) to the Back Bay Station. From here you can quickly board and head down to New York. It's our preferred hotel in town for many reasons, but the biggest is its proximity to the train. 

[Giantfan13]

Thank you all so much for the great advice, Uber does sound like the way to go but, if I sound naïve  here, what is the Silver Line? I would assume it is some sort of public transportation?

 

Cheers

Len

[1025cruise]

The Silver Line is a bus that for most of the route has its own travel lanes, so its like a subway.

[skrufy]

On 3/15/2021 at 6:25 PM, Giantfan13 said:

We just lifted and Shifted to a cruise that ends up in Boston, mid September 2022. We live on Long Island, NY. We don't want to fly back to NY, so we were considering Amtrak to Penn Station and the LIRR back home.

When looking at the Amtrak web site and filling in Boston, 3 locations came up. If we disembarked in Boston, which station is closest and what would be the best way to get to there from the cruise terminal?

 

Just a note, we are two seniors and schlepping luggage is not our forte.

 

Cheers

Len

If you have never explored Boston and like history, I would suggest at least a two day stay.