Venues
Boston University
State of the Map US 2025 will take place at the George Sherman Union at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.
George Sherman Union
775 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
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The Boston University Central stop on the MBTA Green Line is convenient to the venue and is wheelchair accessible.
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Getting to Boston
This information is for general reference only. Attendees are responsible for their own transport and the conference team cannot provide travel assistance.
By Air
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the primary airport for New England. It has direct service to around 150 destinations including cities in Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Flying is typically the fastest and most convenient option unless you live along the Northeast Corridor.
The airport is served by the MBTA Silver Line, Blue Line, and Ferry, and is about 45 minutes on transit from the conference venue. A taxi ride may take as little as 15 minutes outside rush hour.
By Rail
Amtrak offers frequent rail service to three stations in Boston. The Acela, Northeast Regional, and Lake Shore Limited trains serve South Station (BOS) in downtown Boston as well as Back Bay Station (BBY), which is closer to the conference venue. The Downeaster serves North Station (BON).
Amtrak travel times are about 4 hours from New York, 7 hours from Washington, 12 hours from Buffalo, and 22 hours from Chicago. Intercity rail is a low-carbon option which is sometimes faster than flying and is often competitive with driving.
Additionally, MBTA runs an extensive Commuter Rail network convenient for those traveling from Greater Boston.
By Road
Boston is located at the intersection of I-80 and I-95, and of US 20 and US 1. The drive is about 5 hours from Montreal, 8 hours from Washington, 9 hours from Pittsburgh, and 15 hours from Chicago. If driving, be sure to allow yourself extra time to account for Boston traffic.
By Trail
The main intercity cycling and walking artery through Boston is the East Coast Greenway, which runs from Florida to Maine. While the route primarily follows trails, it still has long on-road segments that are better-suited to bike touring than backpacking. Boston has a large number of hiking trails but is not directly connected to a long-distance off-road trail.
By Sea
Boston is a maritime city with access to the Atlantic Ocean. There are ample facilities to dock your motorboat, sailboat, or sea kayak in Boston Harbor. Cruise ships berth at Flynn Cruiseport. Regional ferries sail from as far as Provincetown and Salem, Massachusetts.
