Travel Smart
We are all concerned about reducing our impact on the environment, and your trip to the Boston Harbor Islands is no exception. Park ferries have the best emissions rating available from EPA for marine vessels.
Do your part: emissions from personal vehicles make up the majority of global warming pollution generated in national parks. Whenever possible, walk, carpool, or take public transportation for travel in the greater Boston area. Leave the car at home.
Make green transportation choices that contribute to the well-being of the planet by using buses, subways, commuter boats, and trains to reach piers and other mainland locations. Public transportation reduces emissions and congestion.
AMTRAK and the MBTA provide passenger rail service to North or South Station in Boston. South Station is also served by several interstate bus lines. Take buses, subways, or taxis to pier destinations.
Reduce the number of plane trips you take—but if you are flying in or out of Logan Airport over the water, you often have a good view of the islands. Give us a wave next time you are flying by.
More:
- Visit Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority for routes, schedules, and fares: mbta.com
- Visit AMTRAK for interstate rail service routes and schedules, and fares: amtrak.com
- Visit the National Parks Conservation Association to understand and reduce your carbon footprint: doyourpartparks.org
- Go to more about finding park ferry docks: Mainland Piers
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I take public transit to the Boston Harbor Islands?
Long Wharf North in Boston is close to many subway stops on the "T". The Aquarium stop on the Blue Line is a one minute walk to the Ferry Center. For those not wishing for subway transfers to go one stop, State on the Orange Line and Haymarket on the Green and Orange Line are a 5-7 minute walk away as well.
The othher Gateways can all be accessed via MBTA Bus routes: Quincy (#220, 221, or 222); Hingham (#220); Hull (#714), and South Boston EDIC Pier (#SL2).. Three of the four peninsula areas are near MBTA bus route stops: Webb Memorial Park (#221); Nut Island (#216); and Deer Island (#712). Please refer to the MBTA for more details.
Long Wharf North in Boston is close to many subway stops on the "T". The Aquarium stop on the Blue Line is a one minute walk to the Ferry Center. For those not wishing for subway transfers to go one stop, State on the Orange Line and Haymarket on the Green and Orange Line are a 5-7 minute walk away as well.
The othher Gateways can all be accessed via MBTA Bus routes: Quincy (#220, 221, or 222); Hingham (#220); Hull (#714), and South Boston EDIC Pier (#SL2).. Three of the four peninsula areas are near MBTA bus route stops: Webb Memorial Park (#221); Nut Island (#216); and Deer Island (#712). Please refer to the MBTA for more details.
Park Map
Ferry Schedule
