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Getting around NEW ENGLAND

Get travel planning information for touring New England – including car rentals, train and bus options, and regional airlines.  Travelers from the United Kingdom will find UK phone contact information.

DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND BY BUS AND COACH

• C&J – Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts to Boston Logan Airport and South Station
• Concord Coach Lines – Maine and New Hampshire to Boston Logan Airport and South Station
• Conway Tours – tour operator and transportation for groups
• Greyhound – Multiple Locations
• LimoLiner – Boston to New York
• Megabus – Multiple Locations
• Peter Pan Bus Lines – Boston to New York
• Plymouth & Brockton - Cape Cod and South of Boston to Boston Logan Airport

DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND BY TRAIN

Explore New England in comfort by train with Amtrak . As well as regular trains from New York to all the New England States, Amtrak’s 150mph high-speed train, the Acela Express, travels between New York and Boston in just 3 hours 35 minutes.

Traveling from Outside North America
In the UK, talk to your travel agent or the following specialists:

International Rail – 0870 841 410
Trailfinders – 02079 383 939
Travel Bureau – 01902 326 662

DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND BY CAR

Most major car rental agencies are located near the airport and some are also located in downtown Boston.

• Alamo Rent A Car
• Avis Rent A Car
• Budget Rent A Car
• Dollar Rent A Car
• Hertz Rent A Car
• National Car Rental
• Thrifty Car Rental

For European visitors: A full current EU license and a credit card are required. No car is needed in Boston. Start your rental when you leave the city.

New England Regional Airports

Maine:

• Bangor International Airport (BGR)
• Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)

Massachusetts:

• Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)
• Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY)
• Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
• Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)

New Hampshire:

• Lebanon Airport (LEB)
• Manchester Airport (MHT)
  

Rhode Island:

• Providence/Warwick T F Green Airport (PVD)

Vermont:

• Burlington International Airport (BTV)
• Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)

GETTING AROUND BOSTON

• The Walking City: Boston is a city that is easy and fun to walk. The  Freedom Trail provides a self-guided tour through some of America’s most famous historic sites.
• Subway: Boston’s public transportation system is known simply as the “T.” Riders need to purchase a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket. These can be purchased at every subway station from vending machines, or from select convenience stores or online.
• Boston Duck Tours: popular with travelers, these are WWII-style amphibious landing vehicles that give an entertaining overview of the city by land and water.
• Trolley Tours: Old Town Trolley Tours offer an entertaining and informative tour highlighting the best of Boston. Travelers can hop on and off while exploring the sites at their own pace.