Encore Boston Harbor
Set to the backdrop of the beautiful Boston Harbor, Encore resort and casino offers luxury accommodations and vibrant nightlife. And while this area of the city sees its fair share of travelers, there are plenty of transportation options to help you get where you're going—without all the traffic.
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Get Picked Up for Free Downtown
Encore offers free shuttle service from Chinatown Gate and Long Wharf (North).
Chinatown Gate
Encore’s Chinatown Runner shuttle picks up riders for free at Chinatown Gate. Riders can take the Orange Line, bus, or Commuter Rail to the shuttle pickup location.
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Orange Line
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Take the Orange Line to Chinatown, then walk six minutes (0.3 miles) to Chinatown Gate.
If you’re visiting from outside of Boston, you can get the Orange Line at Back Bay or North Station.
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Commuter Rail
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The closest Commuter Rail stop is South Station. From there, walk eight minutes (0.3 miles) to the Chinatown bus stop.
Long Wharf (North)
Encore has a fleet of high-end harbor shuttles that depart from Long Wharf (North) downtown. To get there:
Get Picked Up for Free in Quincy
Encore’s Quincy Runner shuttle picks up riders for free at the three locations listed below.
Kam Man Foods
Kam Man Foods is located at 219 Quincy Ave. To get there:
- Take 225 bus to Quincy Ave @ President Plaza or Quincy Ave opp President Plaza.
- Walk three minutes (0.1 miles) to Kam Man Foods.
You can also take the Red Line to Quincy Center and take the 225 bus from there.
New York Mart
New York Mart is located at 733 Hancock St. To get there:
- Take the 210 or 217 bus to Hancock St @ Wentworth Rd. From there
- Walk one minute (282 feet) to New York Mart.
Speedway gas station
Speedway is located at 238 Hancock St. To get there:
- Take the Red Line, 210, 211, 215, or 217 bus to North Quincy.
- Walk five minutes (0.2 miles) to the Speedway gas station.
Visiting Boston?
We've put together a guide with everything visitors need to know about riding the MBTA.
Check out our visitor guideTake the T to Encore
If you’d prefer to take the T to Encore, here's how to do it:
- Take the Orange Line to Sullivan Square.
- From there, take the 104, 105, or 109 bus to Broadway @ Dexter St.
- Walk six minutes (0.2 miles) to Encore.
Paying Your Fare
With a CharlieCard, the subway is $2.40 and the bus is $1.70. With a CharlieTicket, the subway is $2.40 and the bus is $1.70.
We recommend loading enough money on your ticket or pass for a round trip, especially if you're visiting from out of town.
Want to explore all that Boston has to offer? You can get a 1-day pass or a 7-day pass for unlimited travel and transfers. Passes are available at fare vending machines in subway stations.
Commuter Rail tickets and passes are available at fare vending machines, on the mTicket App, onboard trains, and from ticket windows at North, South, and Back Bay stations.
Please note that Commuter Rail tickets are not valid for subway or bus travel.
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Staying in Boston for the weekend? Get a $10 Weekend Pass for unlimited travel to all zones and lines on Saturdays, Sundays and select holidays.
Parking
If you want to avoid traffic, you can park your car outside the city and take the train in. MBTA lot and garage daily rates are between $2 – $9, and overnight parking is available in some areas. You can pay with your phone or a credit card.
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