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Plane
Boston is served by Logan International Airport. Taxi stands are located outside of most baggage claim areas. You can also board an airport bus to the Airport MBTA station located on the Blue Line, part of Boston's subway system. To get to MIT take the Blue Line inbound to Government Center station and go upstairs to and take the Green Line trolley to Park Street. At the Park Street station, go downstairs and take the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (take the outbound train toward Alewife). Under normal conditions the ride will take about half an hour..
Bus
Boston is serviced by Amtrak, major bus lines such as Greyhound, Peter Pan, and Bonanza, and local MBTA bus and commuter train service. All lines come into South Station. From there take the Red Line Inbound to Kendall/MIT.