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I am traveling from Virginia to Portland ME, and figured I'd stop in Boston and rent a car to ME. Which Boston station has easy rental car options? Avoiding Boston traffic is always a plus. Thank you!
I second that motion! My sister lives in the Boston area, and I've taken the train to and around Boston many times. Have not seen car rentals near the Back Bay station when walking/biking that area. There may possibly be a car rental near South Station, but the traffic downtown is absolutely nuts! Unless you already know your way around, it seems crazy to try to deal with it.Why not ride the Downeaster to Portland from North Station, then pick up your rental when you reach Portland?
Lots more pleasant than driving in the crazy NE Traffic around Beantown!
I am planning to do the taxi transfer in August from the NER to the Downeaster. Thanks for the info on where the cab stand is. I've never been there before.I also agree with taking the Downeaster to Portland, ME. The easiest method with small kids would be a taxi from South Station to North Station for $10-15. Tickets to Back Bay Station are the same price as to BOS. There is no need to reticket. Just stay on the train for 10 more minutes. The BOS taxi stand is down a few steps from Track One. If you need a rental car at Portland, ME, there are rental desks in the station .
And one does not even have to go into the station to get to the taxis. Just head over towards track one and exit onto Atlantic Avenue. You'll fall into the taxi rank along Atlantic.I am planning to do the taxi transfer in August from the NER to the Downeaster. Thanks for the info on where the cab stand is. I've never been there before.I also agree with taking the Downeaster to Portland, ME. The easiest method with small kids would be a taxi from South Station to North Station for $10-15. Tickets to Back Bay Station are the same price as to BOS. There is no need to reticket. Just stay on the train for 10 more minutes. The BOS taxi stand is down a few steps from Track One. If you need a rental car at Portland, ME, there are rental desks in the station .
Perfect! It's going to make things much easier knowing this ahead of time! Thanks!And one does not even have to go into the station to get to the taxis. Just head over towards track one and exit onto Atlantic Avenue. You'll fall into the taxi rank along Atlantic.I am planning to do the taxi transfer in August from the NER to the Downeaster. Thanks for the info on where the cab stand is. I've never been there before.I also agree with taking the Downeaster to Portland, ME. The easiest method with small kids would be a taxi from South Station to North Station for $10-15. Tickets to Back Bay Station are the same price as to BOS. There is no need to reticket. Just stay on the train for 10 more minutes. The BOS taxi stand is down a few steps from Track One. If you need a rental car at Portland, ME, there are rental desks in the station .
I third that, think a riot of traffic, my taxi was nearly crashed into atleast twice, do the decent thing, take the subway to north station, and get on another relaxing rideI second that motion! My sister lives in the Boston area, and I've taken the train to and around Boston many times. Have not seen car rentals near the Back Bay station when walking/biking that area. There may possibly be a car rental near South Station, but the traffic downtown is absolutely nuts! Unless you already know your way around, it seems crazy to try to deal with it.Why not ride the Downeaster to Portland from North Station, then pick up your rental when you reach Portland?
Lots more pleasant than driving in the crazy NE Traffic around Beantown!
The only drawback to taking the Downeaster is that you have to jump on the "T" (Boston subway) and ride up to North Station. If you have to take the T to the airport anyway to pick up the car, why not just go to North Station and get on another train?
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