Boston

International visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries can stay up to 90 days without a visa (requires ESTA authorization). Others need a B-2 tourist visa. Verify at travel.state.gov.

By Air: Logan International Airport (BOS) is just 3 miles from downtown.

By Train: Amtrak connects to New York (4 hours), Washington DC (7 hours), Portland ME (2.5 hours) from South Station.

By Car: I-90 and I-93. Driving from New York (4 hours).

By Bus: Megabus, Peter Pan, and others from NYC and other cities.

English is the primary language with distinctive Boston accent. Very diverse but English is universal.

US Dollar (USD). Cards accepted everywhere. ATMs widely available. Tipping: 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink, 15-20% for rideshare.

T (MBTA): Subway with 4 color-coded lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green) plus Silver Line BRT. Single ride $2.40, day pass $12.75. CharlieCard recommended.

Buses: Extensive MBTA bus network.

Commuter Rail: To suburbs and surrounding towns.

Uber/Lyft: Widely available ($15-30 for most city trips).

Walking: Boston is very walkable - Freedom Trail connects historic sites. Compact downtown area.

Bluebikes: Bike share system, good for short trips.

Water transportation: Ferries to Harbor Islands and North Shore.

Blue Line T: Direct to downtown (15-20 min, $2.40).

Silver Line SL1: Free from airport to South Station (20 min).

Uber/Lyft: $25-40 to downtown (15-30 min depending on traffic).

Taxi: Around $30-45 to downtown.

Water Taxi: To waterfront locations ($12-20).