Citizens from 41 countries are eligible to enter Boston and other parts of the USA without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This program facilitates easier access for millions of travelers, enhancing cultural exchange and economic benefits for the country. The VWP includes 24 European Union (EU) member states, non-EU Schengen Area countries, Asia-Pacific nations, Chile, and Israel.
To travel under the VWP, citizens must obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before traveling. They can stay for up to 90 days for business or tourism purposes.
President Biden has been supportive of the VWP and its role in promoting tourism and economic growth in the United States.
Transportation in Boston
Air Travel:
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Logan International Airport (BOS):
The major airport serving Boston and the New England area, handling both domestic and international flights.*
Hanscom Field (BED):
Primarily serves general aviation and military flights, also used for corporate and private aviation.*
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH):
Serves domestic flights, offering an alternative to Logan International Airport.Major Airlines Operating in Boston:
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American Airlines:
Extensive domestic and international flights with routes to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo.*
Delta Air Lines:
Providing services to Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, Paris, and Amsterdam.*
JetBlue Airways:
Known for low-cost fares and customer service, with routes to Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, the Caribbean, and Latin America.*
United Airlines:
Offering comprehensive flights to Newark, Houston, Denver, Frankfurt, and Tokyo.*
Southwest Airlines:
Focusing on domestic flights to Baltimore, Dallas, and Orlando.*
Alaska Airlines:
Strong West Coast presence with routes to Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, and Mexico.*
British Airways:
Providing international flights to London.*
Air Canada:
Offering flights to Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.*
Lufthansa:
With routes to Frankfurt and Munich.*
Emirates:
Offering long-haul flights to Dubai.Rail Services:
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA):
Operates Boston’s rail services.*
MBTA Commuter Rail:
Services the Greater Boston area and outlying suburbs.*
Key Stations:
South Station, North Station, and Back Bay Station.*
Major Lines:
Framingham/Worcester Line, Fitchburg Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Lowell Line, and Haverhill Line.*
Timings:
Trains generally operate from early morning until late evening. Schedules are available on the MBTA website and the MBTA mTicket app.*
Amtrak:
Provides intercity rail services along the Northeast Corridor and beyond.*
Key Stations:
South Station and Back Bay Station.*
Major Routes:
Acela Express, Northeast Regional, and Downeaster, connecting Boston to cities such as Washington, D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Portland, Maine.Accommodation in Boston:
Most of the top hotels in Boston are easily accessible from Logan International Airport (BOS) via taxi, ride-sharing services, or public transportation.
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The Silver Line bus service (SL1):
Offers free transportation from the airport to South Station, which is close to many downtown hotels.*
