Boston Travel Information
Access the who's who of biotech.
The 2012 BIO International Convention returns to the life sciences super-cluster of Massachusetts, presenting huge opportunities for venture capitalists and investors.
• 122 colleges and universities
• Top 5 NIH-funded hospitals
• Largest concentration of biotech researchers in the U.S.
• Largest biologics manufacturing capacity in the world
Public Transit and Cabs
Travel around the city like a local on the “T”, Boston’s public transportation system. Boston's transit network is extensive; see the city by subway, bus, rail, or boat.Operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the "T” will take you (almost) everywhere in the Greater Boston area.
Shuttle buses from all official BIO International Convention hotels will be available for travel between the hotels and the convention center. A detailed schedule will be posted about 3 weeks before the Convention begins.
Visit Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information on ground transportation in Boston and around the convention center.
Airport
Boston's Logan International Airport is an easy 15-20 minute drive from the city center and offers airport-wide free WiFi access. Learn more about Logan and find information on airlines, flights, security and directions to the airport.
Express Silver Line Airport Service: the MBTA will offer the 2012 BIO International Convention direct bus service from the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Logan Airport on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hotels
To make your trip as affordable as possible, we've negotiated the deepest hotel rate discounts available during the event dates. For excellent reservation management, special BIO attendee amenities, and the lowest rates, book your housing through BIO.
Parking at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)
To self-park at the concvention center, 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.
In the event that onsite parking has reached 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.
The Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau has a wealth of information on visiting Boston. Explore their website to find out more!