Travel
GETTING TO BOSTON
All of the convention hotels are located in the Seaport District, except for the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.
TRAVELING BY AIR
EASIER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE TO FLY.
New England's largest transportation center, Logan International Airport, recently completed a $4-billion major expansion and modernization. All four passenger terminals were renovated and upgraded with additional parking, easy access, expanded retail options, and additional restaurants. Learn more about Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
With nonstop international service from 56 destinations and nonstop domestic service from 77 destinations, getting to Boston has never been easier.
Logan is an eight-minute taxi ride from the BCEC, or you can use the MBTA's Silver Line to and from the airport. The Silver Line is complimentary from Logan Airport and stops at the Seaport/World Trade Center Stop just across the street from the BCEC. Take the Silver Line World Trade Center stop, back to the airport for only $2.75. Year-round, a fun and convenient way to get to the BCEC from Logan Airport is by water taxi.
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/
12-15 minute ride to the Seaport District
15-20 minute ride to Boston Park Plaza
SPECIAL TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
The NAACP is pleased to offer discounts from Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines for the 114th NAACP National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts.
Delta Airlines will provide a 2 to 10 percent discount on applicable coach fares (excludes basic economy) for flights to and from Boston (BOS). These discounts are valid for travel July 23 – August 4, 2023. To book your flights, please click here. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY2A4.
United Airlines will offer a 2 to 10 percent discount on applicable coach fares (excludes basic economy) for flights to and from Boston (BOS). To make flight reservations online, please click on discount code ZN8T414405. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.
Southwest Airlines offers a 3 percent discount off Business Select and Anytime fares only to Boston (Logan), MA (BOS) destination. They will also offer 25% bonus Rapid Rewards points for flights to BOS. This discount is valid for travel from July 23, 2023 through August 4, 2023. Book your tickets online at www.SWABIZ.com. Enter Corporate ID: 99698664 and proceed to booking.
TRAVELING BY TRAIN
Amtrak is a passenger rail service that connects Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Portland (ME), and other places nationwide. Amtrak trains depart from South Station (Red Line), Back BayStation (Orange Line), and North Station (Green and/or Orange Line).
The closest stop to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is South Station. The closest stop to the Boston Park Plaza (ACT-SO Host Hotel) is the Back BayStation (Orange Line).
Phone: 800-872-7245
Toll-free: 800-USA-RAIL
amtrak.com
Amtrak
South Station
2 South Station, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.amtrak.com/stations/bos.html
5 minute ride to the Seaport District
10 minute ride to Boston Park Plaza
TRAVELING BY CAR
Boston's location on the Eastern Seaboard makes it easy to get here. For specific directions to your hotel, please inquire with your hotel.
From the West
The Massachusetts Turnpike, or Masspike, is Interstate Highway 90, and 90 East runs directly into downtown Boston from the west.
From the North
From the northwest, Interstate 93 South enters downtown Boston from Canada through Vermont, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. For downtown Boston from Maine and points northeast, take Interstate 95 South to Interstate 93 South.
From the South
Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 93 North to enter downtown Boston from the south.
View Parking Options Near the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
MBTA Trip Planner
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has a nifty tool called "Trip Planner" that lets you plan your T ride from beginning to end. Simply enter in your starting location at the BCEC or Hynes (or wherever else you find yourself around Boston), and it will tell you where you need to go stop by stop to get here quickly and easily via subway or bus.
The Massport Shuttle is always free, and the Silver Line is free from Logan Airport. You'll need to buy a ticket or pass to make a connection to the bus, train, or ferry.
