2008 National Convention

December 27 - 30 2008

Boston, Ma

Boston is a major city with many travel options.

FLYING:

Boston's Logan Airport (airport code BOS) is an international airport with over 1000 flights per day by the following domestic carriers:

AirTran Airways (800) 247-8726, www.airtran.com

Alaska Airlines (800) 252-7522, www.alaskaair.com

American (800) 433-7300, www.aa.com

Continental (800) 525-0280, www.continental.com

Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212, www.delta.com

JetBlue Airways (800) 538-2583, www.JetBlue.com

Midwest (800) 452-2022, www.midwestexpress.com

Northwest (800) 225-2525, www.nwa.com

Spirit Airlines (800) 772-7117, www.spiritair.com

United (800) 241-6522, www.ual.com

US Airways (800) 428-4322, www.usairways.com

AIRLINE DISCOUNT: Northwest Airlines is offering our attendees 5% to 12% off their lowest fare for qualifying flights! Click here to learn how to use this discount. This discount is good for travel between 12/24/08 and 1/2/09 and is good on most flights.

For more information on Boston's Logan Airport check out http://www.flylogan.com

There are a variety of ways including public transportation, taxis and airport shuttles to get from Logan Airport to the Sheraton Boston Hotel. For additional information on Ground Transportation, click here.

For detailed directions for using the "T" (subway) between Logan Airport and the Sheraton Boston, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: Southwest Airlines flies to Providence, RI and Manchester, NH (about a one hour ride from either location). Providence's T. F. Green Airport (airport code PVD) and Manchester's Manchester-Boston Airport (airport code MHT) both other rental cars and either scheduled bus service or scheduled shuttle service to Boston. Check out the airport websites for more information.

Also Note: If you ARE flying into Providence or Manchester, make sure to arrive before the scheduled buses, shuttles and the subway stop running!!

Click here for some great ideas on how to find cheap flights!

DRIVING:

Boston is located at the junction of Interstates 90 & 95 and is within a day's drive of 14 States! For a list of distrance and travel times between major cities and Boston click here.

There are many routes to Boston. We suggest using Google Maps to get driving directions to the Boston Area:

http://www.maps.google.com
Hotel Address: 39 Dalton St. Boston, MA 02199

For detailed directions on how to get to the hotel once you're in Massachusetts, click here.

Are you looking to share a ride to convention?

If you are, we've got a great tool for you to use!

Check out our *ride board* to find a ride to convention!

PARKING:

Self-parking is available at the Sheraton at a convention rate of $30 per day with in/out privileges.

There are serveal additional lots within a few blocks of the hotel that are cheaper. A website you can use to find rates at these nearby lots is

http://boston.bestparking.com/#1

Another suggestion is to drop your luggage off at the hotel and then park at an outlying "T" subway station and take the "T" back to the hotel. This will be by far the most affordable option. For a list of "T" subway stations with parking and directions to and from the Sheraton, click here.

TRAIN:

Boston is located at the end of the Northeast Corrider and is served by trains originating in Washington, DC, Portland, ME and Chicago IL, .

Trains coming North and East to the city arrive at Boston's Back Bay Station and South Station.
Trains coming South from Maine and New Hampshire arrive at Boston's North Station.

Back Bay Station is only a few blocks from the hotel while North Station is about a 15 minute drive away.

TRAIN DISCOUNT: Amtrak is offering our attendees 10% off their lowest fare! Click here to learn how to use this discount. This discount is good for travel between 12/24/08 and 1/3/09. Note: You CAN NOT book your tickets on Amtrak's website! You will need to call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) to use this discount.

For other reservations and travel questions: Amtrak: http://www.amtrak.com 1-800-USA-RAIL

For some helpful hints about train travel, click here.

BUS:

South Station Bus Terminal services several major bus companies including Greyhound and Peter Pan.

Greyhound: http://www.greyhound.com

Tickets by phone: 1-800-231-2222

Greyhound South Station Numbers:
Main: 617-526-1800
Baggage: 617-526-1813
Customer Service: 617-526-1808
Greyhound Charter: 800-454-2487

Peter Pan: http://www.peterpanbus.com

Tickets by phone: 1-800-343-9999

Peter Pan South Station Numbers;
Main: 1-800-343-9999
Peter Pan Charter: 1-800-237-8747

Cabs & Boston "T" will get you to the hotel.

BOSTON 'T':

Take a Green Line (E) train to the Prudential Center stop
Map of the T: http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/

WEBSITES:

These websites may be helpful when arranging your travel to Convention.

http://www.apotravel.org (our newest member service)
http://www.kayak.com
http://www.expedia.com
http://www.travelocity.com
http://www.orbitz.com
http://www.cheaptickets.com

Handicap Accessibility:

The Sheraton recommends two transportation services for those in need. Both run approximately $25-$35 per trip.

Veteran's Taxi (617) 527-0300
Metro Cab (617) 242-8000

The 'T' has some special service available, but one must register in advance. Disabled persons are also eligible for reduced fares on public transit.
http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/accessible_services/

The 'T' trip planner can help plan accessible routes (Brothers beware: this option is long and convoluted).
http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/trip_planner/