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blackdynomitesnewbag t1_j02l0hu wrote

Reply to comment by Wombo194 in How Logan Airport almost destroyed East Boston — and how East Boston is still fighting back by MrLaffertyteeingoff

The proximity of Logan is one of my favorite things about Boston

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BadRedditUsername t1_j03fot4 wrote

For how close it is, the transit connections aren’t very good. It’s a bit of a waste to deal with all the negative externalities of the close airport when the best way to get there is to drive.

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CHARLIE_CANT_READ t1_j03japu wrote

As much as I wish it was more frequent and actually a train the silver line is pretty convenient. It being free and dropping off on the paid side of south station makes visiting here a breeze compared to some airports. Don't get me fucking started on LaGuardia.

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KSF_WHSPhysics t1_j04hjm6 wrote

Theres the silver line, the blue line, the mbta ferry, park and ride, uber, taxi, water taxi. I get that theres no trains but ffs im not sure what else they can do to improve it.

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Zashiony t1_j04jxcz wrote

Blue Line isn't really a direct connection, though. Having to take a shuttle to reach it makes it a much bigger pain.

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Uber and taxi are also commonplace at every airport. Not like you can say that that's something that makes Logan better.

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KSF_WHSPhysics t1_j04ktbm wrote

Every US airport. Plenty of countries/cities around the world where uber is banned. Never had trouble getting a taxi to be fair, but when theres no uber to compete with they get to bend you over the table

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brufleth t1_j04zmry wrote

Logan is close and easy to access. On top of that it's actually a good airport. Huge perk if you fly regularly.

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EventuallyUnrelated t1_j02o2hb wrote

You need to find more things to like then 😂

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BsFan t1_j03m3gc wrote

If you fly as much as I do, it is a huge perk.

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EventuallyUnrelated t1_j03n6lp wrote

Im not saying its not convenient. I live in the West End and can literally leave my house 45 mins before a flight. But one of my favorite things about Boston? No

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BsFan t1_j03qudo wrote

Gotcha. Yeah I would say it is one thing I love about Boston. Not my favorite thing.

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devAcc123 t1_j04fvk6 wrote

Leaving work an hour early on a Friday and catching a flight to NYC 1 hr before departure time is lovely. Can leave my door at 4 and be in the ground at like 6 in NYC. Love it.

Then it takes 90 minutes to get anywhere from LGA or JFK but besides the point

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