BOS → Downtown Boston
Logan to Downtown in four minutes.
BOS to Downtown is among the shortest commercial transfers in the world but suffers from the Sumner Tunnel. A four-minute eVTOL hop makes the whole corridor finally reliable.
4 min
eVTOL at launch
$85–$125
est. launch fare
6 km
straight-line distance
15–45 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the BOS → Downtown Boston transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
4 min
$145–$225
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
15–45 min
$25–$45
Train
20 min
$2.40 (Silver Line)
eVTOL — at launch
4 min
$85–$125
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
4 min
$45–$70
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies BOS → Downtown Boston today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Boston airport corridor:
- Blade
- Boston Executive Helicopters
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from BOS to Downtown Boston?+
By car the BOS to Downtown Boston transfer takes 15–45 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 4 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 4 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from BOS to Downtown Boston cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the BOS to Downtown Boston route is expected to be $85–$125. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $45–$70.
Are there helicopter operators flying BOS to Downtown Boston today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Boston airport corridor include Blade, Boston Executive Helicopters. Charter rates run roughly $145–$225.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from BOS launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at BOS between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced North America launch markets.
Is the BOS to Downtown Boston eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($85–$125) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($145–$225) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $45–$70.