Getting to the BCEC
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
Driving Directions
FROM Logan International Airport and Route 1A South:
- Take I-90 West/Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 25 "South Boston"
- At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Congress Street
- Turn right onto D Street
- After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
- Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
FROM Western Massachusetts:
- Take I-90 Eastbound to Exit 25 "South Boston"
- At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Congress Street
- Turn right onto D Street
- After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
- Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
FROM points North via I-93:
- Take I-93 Southbound to Exit 23 "Purchase Street"
- Continue straight onto Purchase Street
- Turn left onto Seaport Blvd.
- Continue on Seaport Blvd., turn right onto D Street
- After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
- Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
FROM points South via I-93:
- Take I-93 North to Exit 20 "South Boston"
- Follow the signs to "I-90 East"
- Take the first tunnel exit to "South Boston"
- At the first set of lights, take a right onto Congress Street
- Turn right onto D Street
- After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
- Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
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Public Transportation
Via Logan Airport:
- Take the Sliver Line Bus SL1 (MBTA)
- Exit at the World Trade Center stop, and take the elevator up to Level 2
- Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly in front of you
For more information visit: www.massport.com
Via Amtrak and Commuter Rail:
- Exit at the South Station stop, and proceed to Summer Street
- Via taxi or walking: take a right onto Summer Street and the BCEC is about 1 mile on the right hand side (415 Summer Street)
For more information visit: www.amtrak.com or www.mbta.com
Via Subway (MBTA Red Line):
- Exit at the South Station stop, and go up one flight of stairs
- Take the MBTA Silver line SL1, SL2 or SL3 to the World Trade Center stop
- Take the elevator up to Level 2
- Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly in front of you
For more information visit: www.mbta.com
Via Bus (MBTA #7 Bus - City Point - Otis - Summer Street):
- Inbound Bus from City Point to South Station, get off at 415 Summer Street. BCEC is directly across the street.
- Outbound Bus from South Station to City Point, get off at 425 Summer Street in front of the Westin Hotel, turn right off the bus and the BCEC is a half block up on the left.
Via Bus (MBTA Silver Line SL1, SL2 or SL3):
- Exit at the World Trade Center stop, and take the elevator up to Level 2
- Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly in front of you
For more information visit: www.mbta.com.
Via Boat (MBTA, City Water Taxi):
Water transportation services are available from locations near the BCEC to several locations throughout Boston's waterfront. The MBTA provides service between Lovejoy Wharf at North Station and the World Trade Center, which is a short 7-10 minute walk from the BCEC. Water taxi service also connects the World Trade Center with a number of waterfront destinations, including Logan Airport. Additional information about water taxi service can be found at www.citywatertaxi.com.
Via Taxi:
Boston Cab: 617.536.5010
City Cab: 617.536.5100
Independent Taxi (ITOA): 617.825.4000
Metro Cab: 617.782.5500
Top Cab: 617.266.4800
Town Taxi: 617.536.5000
For information on roadway closures in and around Boston, please visit the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's website at www.masspike.com.
Boston Express Bus:
Boston Express Bus provides daily scheduled "hourly plus" service between Southern New Hampshire, Boston South Station and Logan Airport. For more information please visit www.bostonexpressbus.com.
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Attendee Parking
Valet Parking:
Valet parking is available during most events for $25. To access from Summer Street, turn onto East Side Drive and the valet area will be immediately on your right. We accept cash and all major credit cards.
BCEC South Parking Lot:
To self-park ($12), from Summer Street, turn onto East Side Drive, drive past the valet area, and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, make a right and go down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and you will see the entrance to the South Parking lot in front of you.
Click here to download BCEC South Parking Lot Map >>
From the South:
- Take I-93 Northbound to Exit 18
- Take a right at second traffic light (South Boston Bypass Road)
- Follow South Boston Bypass Road for approximately one mile
- Take a right into Cypher Street
- Take a left into West Side Drive
From the North:
- Take I-93 Southbound to Exit 18
- Take a left at second traffic light (South Boston Bypass Road)
- Follow South Boston Bypass Road for approximately one mile
- Take a right into Cypher Street
- Take a left into West Side Drive
From the West:
- Take I-90 Eastbound to I-93 Southbound
- Take I-93 Southbound to Exit 18
- Take a left at second traffic light (South Boston Bypass Road)
- Follow South Boston Bypass Road for approximately one mile
- Take a right into Cypher Street
- Take a left into West Side Drive
From the East/Ted Williams Tunnel:
- Take I-90 Westbound (Ted Williams Tunnel) to I-93 Southbound
- Take I-93 Southbound to Exit 18
- Take a left at second traffic light (South Boston Bypass Road)
- Follow South Boston Bypass Road for approximately one mile
- Take a right into Cypher Street
- Take a left into West Side Drive
Alternate Parking
In the event that onsite parking has reach capacity, additional parking may be available at either the Boston Marine Industrial Park (BMIP) or lots on the Waterfront. All alternate parking lots are on a first come first serve basis and are within walking distance of the BCEC.
Click here to download Alternate Parking Lot Map, Rates and Walking Directions >>
Delivery/Loading Dock Access
For information on access to the loading docks at the BCEC, click on the following links to download a pdf with maps and directions:
Commercial Vehicle Driving Directions (PDF 13.5k) >>
Truck/Commercial Vehicle Directions/Map (PDF 523k) >>
Non-commercial Vehicle Access to Loading Dock Directions/Map (PDF 599k) >>
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