TRAVEL INFORMATION.
Getting to Anthro New England isn’t as difficult as you might think! With our convention being located comfortably within South Boston’s Seaport district, it makes it very easy to get to and from our event!
Please read this guide carefully for some suggestions and recommendations for traveling to and from Anthro New England and the city of Boston.
- BY AIR — TRAVELING TO THE REGION.
BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
0.5 mi from the Westin
WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) is a regional airport in central Massachusetts, located 51 miles west of Boston. Worcester Regional Airport is roughly 1 hour away from Boston by car or rideshare. The airport offers plenty of domestic flights and is connected to Boston via an MBTA Station a short walk out of the terminal via Airport Drive and Goddard Memorial Drive. The Framingham/Worcester line provides regular service that takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes to arrive at South Station, a short walk from the Westin Boston Seaport hotel. For more info, including flights and airport information regarding Worcester Regional Airport, click here.
53 mi from the Westin
MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT.
54 mi from the Westin
RHODE ISLAND T.F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (KPVD) is the main airport of the state of Rhode Island, located 10 minutes south of Providence. Rhode Island International is roughly 1 hour away from Boston by car or rideshare. The airport offers a few international flights as well as plenty of domestic flights, and is connected to Boston via an MBTA Station a short walk out of the terminal via the skybridge. The Providence/Stoughton line provides regular service that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to arrive at South Station Station, a short walk from the Westin Boston Seaport hotel. For more info, including flights and airport information regarding Rhode Island International Airport, click here.
58 mi from the Westin
- BY TRAIN — TRAVELING TO BOSTON.
AMTRAK — NORTHEAST REGIONAL & ACELA.
Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor runs from Washington D.C. to Boston South Station, with stops in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Along this route, Amtrak offers two types of service. The Acela, an express train, travels at a higher rate of speed and only makes limited stops along the line, resulting in a quicker trip along the coast of New England. The Northeast Regional makes more stops along the route and offers coach class and business class seating. Please confirm and refer to Amtrak’s website for more specific details regarding specific trains and timetables – but as a general rule, you are allowed to take two large suitcases for free and store them with you in the cabin car, as well as any items you can reasonably carry. We recommend you exit at Boston South Station (BOS), which will leave you a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute rideshare to the Westin Boston Seaport Hotel.
For more info about the Northeast Regional, click here.
0.8 mi from the
Westin via South Station
AMTRAK — DOWNEASTER.
The Amtrak Downeaster line runs from Brunswick, Maine all the way down to Boston North Station, with stops in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Please confirm and refer to Amtrak’s website for more specific details regarding specific trains and timetables – but as a general rule, you are allowed to take two large suitcases for free and store them with you in the cabin car as well as any items you can carry. We recommend you exit at Boston North Station (BON), and either take a 15 minute rideshare, or take the MBTA‘s green or orange line services to the red line, from there you can connect to South Station, leaving you a short 15 minute walk from the Westin Boston Seaport hotel.
For more info about the Downeaster, click here.
1.7 mi from the
Westin via North Station
AMTRAK — LAKE SHORE LIMITED.
The Amtrak Lake Shore Limited runs all the way from Chicago, Illinois to Boston South Station. This train is an approximately 21 hour journey from Chicago to it’s destination in Boston, with stops in Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Please confirm and refer to Amtrak’s website for more specific details regarding specific trains and timetables – but as a general rule, you are allowed to take two large suitcases for free and store them with you in the cabin car as well as any items you can carry within reason. Please note that unlike some other Amtrak routes, the Lake Shore Limited no longer features a baggage car to Boston – which means you will be unable to check excess baggage beyond two items of luggage. Please plan accordingly. We recommend you exit at Boston South Station (BOS) and take the short 15-minute walk or catch a rideshare to the Westin Boston Seaport Hotel.
For more info about the Lake Shore Limited, click here.
0.8 mi from the
Westin via South Station
MBTA — COMMUTER RAIL & SUBWAY.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority provides commuter rail service for much of Massachusetts with its commuter rail and inner-city Subway (T) routes, which may prove the most cost effective for those living within the region. We recommend exiting the MBTA via the nearest stations available to your commute, either the World Trade Center station, a 5 minute walk from the Westin, or Boston South Station, a 15 minute walk from the Westin. World Trade Center station is served directly by the Silver Line bus service with connections from the Blue and Red lines. Boston South Station is served directly by the Red line and Commuter Rail, with connections to the Blue, Green and Red lines as well. We recommend using the MBTA Trip Planner to plan your commute to ANE!
For MBTA Stops with overnight parking, click here.
For more info about the MBTA T & Commuter Rail, click here.
- BY VEHICLE — TRAVELING TO BOSTON.
COACH BUS — VARIOUS COMPANIES.
If you don’t live near a train station, airport, or you prefer not to use those methods to travel to Boston, several bus companies offer convenient services to Boston South Station. These bus lines provide an accessible option for reaching the city from various locations. While bus travel may take longer, most modern buses are equipped with amenities such as power outlets, ample legroom, and on-board WiFi to ensure a comfortable journey.
The following bus companies serve Boston South Station:
Greyhound: A major national bus carrier with extensive routes across the United States and Canada. For more info about Greyhound Bus service, click here.
Concord Coach Lines: Primarily serving northern New England, offering regular service to Boston South Station from New Hampshire and Maine. For more info about Concord Coach Lines, click here.
Boston Express: Focused on connecting southern New Hampshire with Boston South Station and Logan International Airport. For more info about Boston Express, click here.
Peter Pan Bus Lines: Offering a wide network of routes throughout the Northeast, including frequent service to Boston South Station. For more info about Peter Pan Bus Lines, click here.
Megabus: Known for its low-cost fares, Megabus operates routes to and from Boston South Station, often with direct services to major cities. For more info about Megabus, click here.
As all of the above companies serve Boston South Station, we recommend you exit at that stop, and take the short 15 minute walk or catch a rideshare to the Westin Boston Seaport hotel.
0.8 mi from the
Westin via South Station
PERSONAL VEHICLE.
So, you’ve decided to make the journey on your own terms? Good on ya! Of course, we recommend you travel in a safe, maintained vehicle, and drive in accordance with local laws and all of that. We recommend the use of a GPS device, or a navigation app on your phone – such as Google Maps or Waze. Stay safe out there! When you finally arrive, refer to the below Parking section for some suggestions and tips for parking in the big city.
- PARKING INFO & GUIDE
Westin Boston Seaport Hotel Parking Garage.
The Westin Boston Seaport hotel offers self-parking in it’s garage for $49 $30 per night for Anthro New England attendees*. The parking garage is located underground, with an entrance and exit right by the main lobby off East Side Drive.
*Please note to get the attendee rate for parking, you MUST inform the hotel at check-in that you are staying with the event, and parking your vehicle in the garage. If you pay at the exit of the garage, you will be charged the full rate.
Westin Boston Seaport Hotel Valet Parking.
The Westin Boston Seaport hotel offers Valet Parking for $59 per night. Valet Parking is located at the main lobby entrance, please see the valet parking booth. Please note that cash tips are expected by the Valet Parking staff when retrieving your vehicle.
Street Parking Apps.
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through various parking apps, including SpotHero, to find the best rates possible prior to arriving in Boston.
You’ll find the best pricing in advance online – and save yourself on hassle of finding and parking the day of the convention.
Channel Center Garage.
116 West 1st Street, Boston, MA. 1 mi from the Westin.
Daily Max Rate*: $30 | Phone: (617) 756-5209
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South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center.
503 Congress Street, Boston, MA. 0.4 mi from the Westin.
Daily Max Rate*: $38 | Phone: (857) 350-4569
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Please note that while we provide this information, we are not associated with these garages – we highly recommend calling ahead to review availability & specifics, as well as potential price changes.
- PARKING FOR MBTA STATIONS
Below is a chart listing our recommended MBTA T station stops in the Boston metro area that offer overnight parking, with the line color, address, and maximum daily rate for parking. Please note that some Commuter Rail stations offer similar parking options – if you wish to park further outside of the city and take the train in, please visit this MBTA page for more information.
| MBTA Stops With Overnight Parking: | Address | City | Daily Max Rate* |
| Braintree | 197 Ivory St | Braintree | $15 |
| Quincy Adams | 180 Penn St | Quincy | $15 |
| Alewife | 135 Alewife Brook Pkwy | Cambridge | $15 |
| Wellington (Garage Only) | 101 Rivers Edge Dr | Medford | $13 |
| Haymarket | 136 Blackstone St | Boston | $33 |
| Riverside | 367 Grove St | Newton | $15 |
| Woodland | 1940 Washington St | Newton | $15 |
| Wonderland | 1300 North Shore Rd | Revere | $15 |
The Westin Boston Seaport hotel is located approximately 15 minutes away from the nearest MBTA Subway station, Boston South Station. This is served by the Red Line.
RED LINE TRANSFER STOPS.
FROM THE GREEN LINE: Park Street Station
FROM THE ORANGE LINE: Downtown Crossing Station
FROM THE BLUE LINE: Street Station
*Daily Max Rate may be subject to change, please check with your desired parking location to confirm.