First Event
TRANSPORTATION & Parking
Getting to Boston Park Plaza Hotel
All pricing are estimates of what it may cost to park or take a ride share, please check with individual providers or their web pages to confirm price & availability
By transit
Boston Park Plaza Hotel is near two T stops:
- Arlington Street Station (Green Line) – 1 block
- Back Bay Station (Orange Line) – 3 blocks
By plane
Boston Logan Airport is just 4 miles from the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. There are several good options for getting to the hotel from Logan. Taxi/App prices are a rough ballpark but could be higher in heavy traffic.
- Logan Express (FREE, $3 Return trip)
- Take to Back Bay Station, walk/Lyft 3 blocks
- Pickup at each terminal every 20 minutes
- Free access to expedited security line when returning to airport
- Taxi ($25 – $30+)
- Lyft/Uber ($20+) – Follow signs for App Ride/TNC
By train
Take Amtrak Acela or Northeast Regional service to Back Bay Station, then walk/Lyft 3 blocks.
By car
Boston Park Plaza has some nice driving directions on their contact page.
Parking
The Boston Park Plaza does not have its own garage. Self parking ($40/day) and valet parking ($58/day) are offered at the MotorMart Garage at 34 Columbus Ave. (across the street).
Additional parking lots and garages are nearby, many at lower prices. Reserve parking in advance to save even more. Convenient baggage drop will be provided at the hotel so you can drop off your luggage before parking.
Saving Money on Parking
There’s no two ways about it – the cost of parking in Boston is dreadful. We strive to offer flexible options to help attendees manage their overall cost of attending First Event 2023. Here are our best suggestions:
Park and Ride
Park at a location convenient to a highway and take an Uber/Lyft or transit to the Boston Park Plaza.
| From | Location | Park Fee | Transport | Transport Est.* |
| West 90E |
Weston Park & Ride 672 South Ave., Weston, MA 02493 |
FREE | Uber/Lyft | $25+ |
| North 93S |
Woburn Hill Street Park & Ride Hill St., Woburn, MA 01801 |
FREE | Uber/Lyft | $20+ |
| South 93N |
Milton Park & Ride Milton, MA 02186 |
FREE | Uber/Lyft | $15+ |
| West 90E North 95S South 95N |
MBTA Riverside Station 367 Grove St Newton, MA 02466 |
$6/day M-F $3/day Sa-Su |
MBTA Green Line | $3 |
| North 93S |
MBTA Wellington Station Revere Beach Pkwy and Rivers Edge Dr Medford, MA 02155 |
$5/day | MBTA Orange Line | $5 |
* Uber/Lyft prices are a rough ballpark but could be higher in heavy traffic.
These options are offered as suggestions, not a specific offer for First Event attendees.
Reserve Parking
Parking apps like BestParking, SpotHero, and Parkopedia make it easy to compare parking prices for your specific stay. Save on parking by reserving your spot in advance.
Share a Ride
Save on parking by sharing the cost with other First Event attendees.The best way to do this is via our mobile app using Whova! If you have not downloaded the mobile app, you can check it out at our “Download the App” page.
Share an uber/lyft from a park & ride to the park plaza
An Uber or Lyft from the Park & Rides to the Park Plaza will cost about $15 to $25 during off-peak times, potentially much higher during rush hour. Share a ride to save some dough! You can use our mobile app on Whova to make it easy to find other attendees who are interested in sharing an Uber or Lyft to the Park Plaza at the same time as you. If you have not downloaded the mobile app, you can check it out at our “Download the App” page.