Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association (Ba)
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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO CHESTNUT HILL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Following are transportation options for arriving at the BA. Confirm rates and terms (they may change) when communicating with the carriers. At Central Reception, an elevator is located about 30 feet to the left of the main entrance steps. You may enter the building with your luggage via this elevator or the front steps. Instructions are posted on the lift for entry to the first floor. Option #1: TAXI • Direct driver to 910 Boylston Street (Route 9) in Chestnut Hill which is a part of the township of Brookline. • Estimated fare from the airport is $60 - $70; from Back Bay Station $33 - $40; from The Mother Church area $25; from the Chestnut Hill MBTA T-Stop, $6. • Bay State Taxi Phone: 617-566-5000, but at the airport you may take a taxi at the terminal. From Boston: (Mother Church Area) • Route 9 (starts as Huntington Avenue), borders Christian Science Plaza on the south side, takes you WEST all the way to the BA (about 4 miles). • The BA is on the left side of Route 9 (now Boylston Street). Approaching the BA, you come upon a break in the median and a left hand turn lane. From this lane turn left into the property when eastbound traffic allows you to cross. • Go up the hill. A sign directs left to Central Reception or right to the Christian Science Nursing Building. From Logan Airport: • The BA is ten miles west of the airport. Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to the Massachusetts Turnpike, get off at Exit 17. Get in the left lane of the two-lane ramp and follow signs to Newton Center, continuing straight ahead for two blocks, then turn left for a U turn over the Turnpike. • Move to the right lane for a right turn at the traffic light onto Centre Street. Go two miles, take a left onto Beacon Street. At next traffic light on Beacon, turn right onto Langley Road. • Go one mile and take Route 9 EAST. At the Hammond Street stoplight (a CVS Pharmacy on the left and an Gulf Station beyond light on the right), you are within 1/2 mile of the BA. • Continue on Route 9 and take a right at the BA entrance. As you go up the hill, a sign directs you left to Central Reception or right to the Christian Science Nursing Building. Option #2: PRIVATE CARRIERS Following is information on private carriers used by BA guests on a regular basis. Go Boston Shuttle • One way fare: Shared Van Service - $38, for one person. Additional passengers in the same party are $12 per person. Private Minivan Service - $72.50. Private Black Car Service - $105.00. Private Large Van Service - $105.00. All rates are subject to change. • All major credit cards, or cash. • Shared van service prices include everything except driver gratuity & can make other stops on each trip. All private service prices include everything including driver gratuity & are a direct ride with no additional stops. Private ride rates are the total cost of the vehicle, not per person. • Reservations are recommended (24 hours ahead). When calling, specify “Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association” as your destination. • Reservations can be booked online at www.gobostonshuttle.com or by phone at 888-437- 4379. Saint George Livery. • One way fare $50, which includes all taxes and tolls. Suggested gratuity is 20% • Payment to be made by check or cash. • Chevrolet Suburban fits up to 7 passengers and about 7 or 8 pieces of luggage max. Trips are non-stop unless requested by the customer. Open for early morning and late night pick- up at Logan. • Reservation required. • Phone: 617-864-1225 please call or TEXT Trademark Livery • One way fare to/from Logan Airport: $55.00, all tolls included. Gratuity not included. • All major credit cards, checks or cash. • Cadillac sedans that fit a maximum of 4 passengers and 5 pieces of luggage. • Reservation preferred (24 hours ahead) Services available 24/7 • Phone: 617-775-4649, E-mail [email protected] Charlie’s City Cab • One way fare to/from Logan Airport $55 all tolls included Gratuity not included • All major credit cards or cash. • Ford sedans that fit a maximum of 4 passengers • Reservation preferred (24 hours ahead) Services available 24/7 • Phone: 617- 642-9029 Option #3: SUBWAY/TRAIN. Fares and other information: call toll-free at 800-392-6100 or at website www.mbta.com. Chestnut Hill T-Stop • The BA is 7/10 mile from Chestnut Hill MBTA Stop on the “D Riverside” branch of the Green Line. • There is no public pay phone. From the station you may call a taxi, 617-566-5000 for a ride, or walk (not recommended if you have luggage due to hills). Walking From T-Stop • Cross both sets of tracks away from the parking lot and follow the path to the left of the passenger shelters. • Continue until it ends at Middlesex Road. Cross Middlesex onto Dunster Road, proceeding until it ends at Route 9 (Boylston Street). • Staying on the same side of Route 9, take a left and proceed two blocks to a pedestrian traffic light across from the BA. • Use the light for crossing four traffic lanes. The BA entrance will be visible. As you go up the hill, a sign will direct you left to Central Reception or right to the Christian Science Nursing Building. From Logan Airport to Chestnut Hill Station. The Government Center T Stop is closed. Here are two alternative subway routes: #1 • Take a free shuttle from any terminal to the Airport MBTA Station on the Blue Line. Take any INBOUND train State Street Station to pick up the Orange Line • From State Street Orange Line go Downtown Crossing to pick up the Red Line • From Downtown Crossing Red Line go to Park Street to pick up the Green Line • From Park Street Green Line take the Riverside, D Line to Chestnut Hill Stop (13 stops from Park Street) #2 From Logan Airport to Chestnut Hill Station using Silver Line. • Take the Silver Line bus. It stops at each terminal and is free of charge • Go to South Station to pick up the Red Line • Take the Red Line inbound to Park Street Station to pick up the Green Line • Park Street Green Line, take Riverside D Line OUTBOUND to Chestnut Hill Stop. From Mother Church to Chestnut Hill Station. • Hynes Convention Center Station on the Green Line is two blocks north of The Mother Church just beyond the intersection with Mass Avenue. From there take any OUTBOUND train designated “D Riverside.” Chestnut Hill Station is 8 stops away. Option #4: SUBWAY/BUS. Fares and other information can be accessed toll-free at 800-392- 6100 or at website www.mbta.com. • The #60 bus discharges passengers opposite the entrance to the BA. Once off the bus, use the pedestrian traffic light to cross the four lane road. The BA entrance will be visible. On the grounds, a sign will direct you left to Central Reception or right to the Christian Science Nursing Building. From Logan Airport via Subway/Bus. • Take a free shuttle from any terminal to the Airport MBTA Station on the Blue Line. • Take any INBOUND train State Street Station to pick up the Orange Line • From State Street Orange Line go Downtown Crossing to pick up the Red Line • From Downtown Crossing Red Line go to Park Street to pick up the Green Line • From Park Street take any OUTBOUND Green Line train, except those marked “E”. • Get off at Kenmore Station and proceed to the street level bus area. • Take the #60 Bus. Let the driver know that you will be getting off opposite 910 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill. • Once off the bus, use the pedestrian traffic light to cross the fourlane road. The BA entrance will be visible. Going up the hill, a sign will direct you left to Central Reception or right to the Christian Science Nursing Building. From Mother Church Area via Subway/Bus. • Hynes Convention Center Station on the Green Line is two blocks north of The Mother Church on Mass Ave, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. • From there, take any OUTBOUND train one stop to Kenmore Station. • Proceed up to the street level bus area and take a #60 Bus. • Tell driver that you will be getting off opposite 910 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill. • Once off the bus, use the pedestrian traffic light to cross the four lane road. The BA entrance will be visible. Going up the hill, a sign will direct you left to Central Reception or right to the Christian Science Nursing Building. LATE NIGHT ARRIVALS: When guests are expected after 10:30 p.m., security is notified of the approximate arrival time. Let us know if you are contemplating a late arrival and we will give you additional information about getting in (Phone: 617-734-5600). 1/14 .