Explore the Charm of Swan Boats in Boston

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from Boston Common, exit the park and head towards Charles Street. Walk along the path until you reach the intersection with Beacon Street. Turn right onto Beacon Street and continue walking until you reach the next intersection with Charles Street. Turn left onto Charles Street and walk a short distance. The Swan Boats will be located on your left at 4 Charles Street.

• Public Transportation

  If you are near a subway station, take the Green Line (C or D branches) to the Park Street Station. From Park Street, exit and walk towards the Boston Common. Once you reach the Common, follow the walking directions as if you were starting from Boston Common. Alternatively, if you are near the Charles/MGH Station on the Red Line, exit and walk towards the Charles River Esplanade, then follow the river until you reach the intersection with Charles Street, then walk right to your destination.

• Bus

  You can take the MBTA bus routes 43 or 55 to the stop at Charles St @ Beacon St. From the bus stop, walk along Charles Street heading south, and within a few minutes, you will arrive at the Swan Boats located at 4 Charles Street on your left.

• Bicycle

  If you are using a bike, you can ride along the Charles River Esplanade bike path. Head towards the Museum of Science and cross the bridge to get to the Boston Common. From there, navigate to the Charles Street entrance, and continue on Charles Street until you reach your destination at 4 Charles Street.