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Arrival day is on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Meet the group at Rockport Inn and Suites in Rockport
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 12, 2025 in Rockport at Rockport Inn and Suites
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after morning activity; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
From Rockport to Logan International Airport (BOS)
The estimated travel time from the last location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the last location is 37 miles .
Premier Logan Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 7815580222
Cost: $118 flat rate (prices subject to change). Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
It is highly recommended to make advance arrangements prior to travel date. https://premierlogantaxi.com/services/rockport-taxi/
From Rockport to Logan International Airport (BOS)
The estimated travel time from the last location is 35 minutes .
The estimated distance to the last location is 22 miles .
Logan Express Danvers
Public Transportation
Phone: 9788963665
Cost: $9.00 in advance, $12.00 on the day of (Prices are subject to change.). Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Road Scholar coach will take participants to the Logan Express Peabody for transfers to Logan Airport on the final day of the program. Tickets can be purchased online in advance. The Logan Express stops at all terminals. https://loganexpress.com/
From Logan International Airport (BOS) to Rockport
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 37 miles .
Uber/Lyft
Ride Share
*Advanced reservations are not required.
One can use a ride sharing app such as Uber or Lyft through an app on their mobile device to arrange transportation from Boston to Rockport. Advance reservations are recommended through the app. Please note that due to the location of the program, that Uber or Lyft services are not reliable for the reverse trip (Rockport to Boston). Please make other arrangements prior to travel date.
Arrival day is on 9/7/2025.
Meet the group at Rockport Inn and Suites in Rockport.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 12, 2025 in Rockport at Rockport Inn and Suites.
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after morning activity; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Station: From Boston to Rockport (via MBTA Commuter Rail/Cape Ann Taxi))
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1 mile .
Public Transportation
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
The MBTA provides Commuter Rail service to Rockport, the northern terminus of the Rockport Line. For schedule/ticket information, visit mbta.com. North Station, the southern terminus, can be reached from Logan Airport by subway ("the T"), but there is no direct route between the two. The trip to Rockport is approximately 75-90 minutes. The Rockport MBTA Station is 1 mile walk from the hotel. If needed set up a taxi service to take you from the station to the hotel. Gloucester Taxi: 978-283-0099 *There is continued maintenance done by the MBTA on this line. Please check the MBTA website in advance to ensure trains are operating on day of travel.
Arrival day is on 9/7/2025.
Meet the group at Rockport Inn and Suites in Rockport.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 12, 2025 in Rockport at Rockport Inn and Suites.
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after morning activity; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Parking is free for the entire week.
Points West
Follow Route 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) east to Exit 14, Route 128/Route 95. Take Route 128 / Route 95 north. Stay on Route 128 after it splits with Route 95. Take Route 128 North toward Gloucester (19 miles). Follow 128 North until you come to the first traffic circle. Take 2nd exit at the first circle then take second exit at second circle. Turn Left at first set of lights on to Route 127 North. Rockport Inn & Suites is up 2.5 miles on the left.
Points North
Follow Route 95 south from Maine/New Hampshire to Route 128N. Take Route 128 North toward Gloucester (19 miles). Follow 128 North until you come to the first traffic circle. Take 2nd exit at the first circle then take second exit at second circle. Turn Left at first set of lights on to Route 127 North. Rockport Inn & Suites is up 2.5 miles on the left.
Points South
Follow either Route 93, 95 or Route 1 north to intersection with I-95 North. Take Route 128 North toward Gloucester (19 miles). Follow 128 North until you come to the first traffic circle. Take 2nd exit at the first circle then take second exit at second circle. Turn Left at first set of lights on to Route 127 North. Rockport Inn & Suites is up 2.5 miles on the left.