The MBTA is proud to welcome APTA TRANSform Conference attendees to Beantown.
Take the "T" to the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and the Thomas M. Menino Convention Center (formerly the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center), where the conference will be held. 
Depart from the doors at baggage claim from any terminal and follow signs to the Silver Line to the MBTA’s SL1 (Silver Line) headed to South Station. SL1 frequency is between 10 and 15 minutes. The SL1 heading to the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and the Convention Center from Logan Airport is FREE for all travelers.
Once you've arrived at the World Trade Center stop, disembark street side @ Congress Street and follow the instructions below:
Walking path: After being dropped off, enter the station (you will not need to go behind the fare gates). Proceed up the two sets of escalators to your left, and follow the signs to “EXIT 2: World Trade Center Avenue”. Go through the exit doors and proceed straight ahead.
Accessible path: After being dropped off streetside @ Congress Street, enter the station (you do not need to go behind the fare gates) and take the elevator immediately to your left up to “EXIT 2: World Trade Center Avenue”. Upon exiting the elevator, turn left to go around the headhouse and proceed straight ahead.
The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is ahead on the left (main doors on Summer Street. The Thomas M. Menino Convention Center (MCEC) and the Westin Hotel are straight ahead across Summer Street.
For attendees arriving by Amtrak or Commuter Rail, follow signs to the Silver Line and take either the SL1 (Logan Airport), SL2 (Design Center), or SL3 (Chelsea) to the World Trade Center stop.
Once you’ve arrived at the World Trade Center Station, disembark and follow the instructions below:
Walking path: Proceed up the escalator and exit through the fare gates. Proceed up two more sets of escalators and follow the signs to “EXIT 2: World Trade Center Avenue”. Go through the exit doors and proceed straight ahead.
Accessible path: Take the elevator up to the lobby and exit through the fare gates. Once in the lobby, take the elevator up to “EXIT 2: World Trade Center Avenue”. Upon exiting the elevator, turn left to go around the station, and proceed straight ahead.
The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is ahead on the left (main doors on Summer Street. The Thomas M. Menino Convention Center (MCEC) and the Westin Hotel are straight ahead across Summer Street.
Fare Payment:
After checking in with APTA Registration, head over to the MBTA Host Desk to receive your welcome bag along with a complimentary 1-day Charlie Card (MBTA pass) for you to use on MBTA’s subway, buses, and light rail. MBTA volunteers will be available to answer questions and assist with trip planning.
I addition, the MBTA is improving the way you pay for transit with the introduction of contactless payment on MBTA buses, Green Line and Mattapan trolleys, and all gated subway stations. You can pay the MBTA fares by tapping your contactless debit/credit card, phone, or watch with a mobile wallet—making it easier for you to get going. To learn more and to view a tutorial please go to our MBTA Tap to Ride page.
To plan your trips around the Boston Region, please take a look at our Visitor's Guide to the T and visit the MBTA Trip Planner. For live information about MBTA service, download our official mobile app, MBTA Go.
THE RIDE (Paratransit Service)
Applying for RIDE visitor eligibility
If you have a disability that prevents you from using the MBTA’s bus and subway networks, you can apply for visitor eligibility to use the MBTA’s paratransit service The RIDE. Here’s what you need to do:
You’ll be notified of your eligibility determination one business day after all necessary information is received. If found eligible, you will receive a RIDE ID number that you will need to book trips.
Booking trips on The RIDE
Once you have your visitor eligibility/RIDE ID you’re ready to start booking trips.
Find more information on taking The RIDE at www.MBTA.com/theride.