# Boston office transit and commute

> MBTA subway, commuter rail, and Logan Airport access.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/boston/transit-and-commute
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- MBTA subway, commuter rail, and Logan Airport access.
- Trophy submarket is Financial District — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Back Bay offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Boston
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $78/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $78/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 19.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.2%
- **trophySubmarket**: Financial District

## FAQ
### Which Boston submarket has the best commute economics?
Financial District typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Back Bay is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/boston/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.