Logan Express vs. Private Car Service From the South Shore
Braintree Logan Express or a private car to Logan Airport? How the two compare for timing, luggage and convenience from Hingham and the South Shore.
If you live in Hingham, Weymouth, Quincy or elsewhere on the South Shore, there are two common ways to reach Boston Logan without leaving your car at the airport: drive to the Logan Express bus in Braintree, or book a private car from your door. Both work. The right choice depends on when you fly, how many people are traveling and how much luggage you have.
What is Logan Express?
Logan Express is a bus service run by Massport, the agency that operates Logan Airport. Buses run between the airport terminals and a few stops outside the city, including Braintree, Framingham, Woburn and Peabody, as well as Back Bay in Boston. For South Shore travelers, the closest is the Braintree stop near the Braintree split, where Route 3 meets I-93.
You drive to Braintree, park, and ride the bus to your terminal. Schedules, fares and parking rates change from time to time, so check the Massport website before you travel.
When Logan Express makes sense
You are traveling alone or as a couple with light luggage.
You live close to Braintree, and your flight time fits the bus schedule.
Keeping costs down matters more to you than a door-to-door ride.
When a private car is the better choice
Early or late flights: a car picks you up at your door at any hour, not only when a bus is running.
Families and groups: one SUV or van for everyone, instead of several bus tickets plus parking. Our executive van seats up to twelve.
Plenty of luggage: your driver loads the bags at home and unloads them at the terminal, with no carrying them through a garage and onto a bus.
Living farther from Braintree: from Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury or Plymouth, the drive to Braintree is already a large part of the trip.
Coming home tired: after a long flight, your driver meets you at the terminal and takes you straight home, with no bus ride back to a parked car.
Logan Express vs. private car at a glance
| Logan Express (Braintree) | Private car | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it starts | The Braintree bus stop and garage | Your front door |
| When it runs | On a set schedule | Whenever your flight needs it |
| Luggage | You carry it to and from the bus | Your driver loads and unloads it |
| Coming home | Bus back to Braintree, then drive home | Driver meets you at the terminal |
| Best for | Solo travelers who live near Braintree | Families, groups, early flights and longer trips |
Questions South Shore travelers ask
How do I get from Hingham to Logan Airport without driving there?
The two common options are driving to the Braintree Logan Express and taking the bus, or booking a private car that picks you up at home. Of the two, only a private car takes you door to door. See our Hingham car service page for more about rides from town.
Is Logan Express cheaper than a car service?
For one person with light luggage, usually yes. For a family or group, the difference gets smaller once you add a ticket for each person and parking in Braintree, and a private car takes everyone from your door. Request a free quote to compare for your own trip.
How early should I leave the South Shore for Logan?
It depends on the time of day. The Southeast Expressway can slow down quickly at rush hour, so the same trip can take very different amounts of time. When you book with us, we set your pickup time around your flight and the traffic you can expect.
Which South Shore towns do you pick up from?
All of them, including Weymouth, Quincy, Braintree, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury, Plymouth, Pembroke and Rockland. See every town on our locations page.
Book your ride to Logan
For the easiest trip from the South Shore, book online or request a free quote. You can also read more about our Logan Airport car service.
