<p>Mike, the Chinatown bus line is very inexpensive and reliable ($15. one way). It will drop you at South Station, where you can get a cab or get on the T (Boston’s public transportation system) and get pretty much anywhere you want to go. Amtrak also ends at South Station and currently Amtrak (NY to Boston) is about $66. one way and the trip takes between 4-5 hours depending on which train you choose. Also as others have stated, you do not need to go to Logan Airport to rent a car, there are many outlets around the city and local suburbs where one can rent a car.</p>
<p>aparent5–no flame from me about Boston driving- we live just outside Boston and avoid driving there whenever possible. In addition to the street grid and driving techniques…one also must contend with the everlasting Big Dig…which often provides sudden detours to where you want to go.</p>