Planes, Trains and Autos...
Here is some helpful travel info to make planning your trip easier.
DRIVING
Many Interstate highways leading in and out of Boston will have tolls. Don't forget to have either cash on-hand or a FAST LANE or EZ-Pass electronic toll transponder. http://www.masspike.com/travel/fastlane/index.html
BU Sleeper Hall Address
275 Babcock Street
Boston, MA 02215-1003
PARKING
Please consult the BU Staff at the front desk at Sleeper Hall for parking info and overnight permits.
AIRPORT
Find airline carriers, location, and more information for Logan International Airport
http://www.massport.com/default.aspx
Taxis from the airport to BU will likely cost over $40 each way, including tolls.
If you prefer to use public transit, take the Logan Airport shuttle that connects to the Blue line “Airport” subway stop.
http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=154...
Take the Blue line in the direction of Government Center Station (transfer station) to change to the Green Line.
Take the Green Line on the Boston College (B) line in the direction of Boston College. http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=GREEN
Get off at the Babcock St. stop in front of Boston University.
http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=111...
Cross the street in the direction of Match Charter School and walk down Babcock St. for half a block toward Sleeper Hall located on your right.
http://www.bu.edu/maps/?id=402
More schedules and maps are available for Rail, Bus, Subway and Boat from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
http://www.mbta.com/
Additional Transportation & Tourist Info
A great resource can be found on Wikitravel - Wikipedia's travel site.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Boston
For Your Information
Even though there are no large blocks of free time scheduled during the Summit, we welcome you to arrive early on Friday morning for Check-In so that you can spend a few hours touring the city before the Summit offically kicks-off in the late afternoon.
If you and your Venture team are concerned about how to afford transportation to and from the 2009 National Youth Venture Summit (June 26-29) in Boston, MA, you can collaborate with other Venture teams in your region to coordinate group transportation options to get cheaper rates!
Use the GenV.net Summit Team page to brainstorm ideas with others in your area.
Closest Airport
Find airline carriers, location, and more information for Logan Inernational Airport.
Local Transit Systems
Schedules and maps are available for Rail, Bus, Subway and Boat from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Driving
Many Interstate highways leading in and out of Boston will have tolls. Don't forget to have either cash on-hand or a FAST LANE or EZ-Pass electronic toll transponder.
Additional Transportation & Tourist Info
A great resource can be found on Wikitravel - Wikipedia's travel site. There you will be able to learn more about Boston and find all there is to see and do.
