FAQ

Where is SASE Connect 2024 happening?

SASE Connect 2024 is happening at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), located in the beautiful Seaport District of Boston. The address for the BCEC is 415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210.

How do I get there?

Please take a look at our Boston Transportation Guide below for more guidance on how to get to the venue. Boston has many public transportation options, and in many cases you can use the trains and buses rather than having to depend on Uber or Lyft.

If anything below isn't clear, please feel free to refer to the BCEC's official website for more information on how to get there.

NOTE: If you are using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, please refer to the last image in the Maps, Nearby Landmarks, and Nearby Transport Stops section below for info on where your driver should drop you off.

  2.  After stepping outside, find the signs for the Silver Line. The bus will be headed toward the South Station (See below for more information on South Station). 

3. You will want to exit the bus at the World Trade Center stop for the Convention Center, Omni, Westin, Aloft and Element Hotels.

4. Take the escalator up to the street near the Omni parking garage. The Omni and the Westin are across the street from each other. 

5. Walk to the traffic light just down the street where you can cross Summer St and walk to the Westin. 

South Station

Walking

• Route: Walk from South Station to BCEC.

• Duration: About 15-20 minutes.

• Directions:

  1. Exit South Station onto Summer Street.

  2. Head southeast on Summer Street.

  3. Continue straight until you reach BCEC.

Public Transportation

1. Silver Line SL1, SL2, or SL3 Bus:

   • Route: From South Station, take the Silver Line SL1, SL2, or SL3 bus toward the World Trade Center.

   • Duration: About 10-15 minutes.

   • Directions:

     1. Board the Silver Line bus at South Station.

     2. Get off at the World Trade Center stop.

     3. Walk to BCEC from the World Trade Center stop (approximately 5 minutes).

Boston’s Public Transportation System

As of August 1, 2024, everything should be compatible with Apple Pay and other tapping services. See this page for more information.

Primary

Subway

Commuter Rail

Bus

Secondary/Other

Paratransit (The RIDE)

Blue Bikes

All Schedule & Maps

The T (Subway)

Tap to pay (Apple Pay) or $2.40 with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, or cash

Most trains run between about 5 AM and 1 AM, and some lines have service as late as 1:50 AM. 

Service runs more frequently during rush hour, between 6:30 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM on weekdays.

Trains typically arrive every 7 minutes with boards above indicating minutes till arrival.

For more info visit Subway

Commuter Rail 

$2.40 - $13.25 with CharlieTicket or mTicket App

For more info visit Commuter Rail

Bus

$1.70 with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, or cash

For more info visit Bus

Paratransit (The RIDE)

Type

• Local ADA is $3.35        

• Premium non-ADA is $5.60

For more info visit The RIDE

Blue Bikes

Single ride is $2.95/trip

• One ride up to 30 minutes

Day pass is $10/day

• Unlimited 2-hours rides in 24 hours

How it works

1. Pick out any available bike and use the Bluebikes app to scan the QR code. You can also use your key or the kiosk.

2. Hop in and start vibin’

3. Find an open space at any docking station. When the lock-in light turns green, you’re all set.

For more info visit Blue Bikes

All Schedule & Maps

For more info visit Schedules and Maps

Highlights in Boston

Chinatown

• Route: From BCEC, Silver Line (bus) to South Station, and then a short walk (follow the signs). Or, take the Orange Line and get off at Chinatown or Tufts Medical Center station (both are about the same walking distance from Chinatown, about 6-7 minutes).

• Highlights: Lots of great food, including restaurants, bakeries, and a ton of boba places! It's also close to South Station and Boston Common. Be sure to get a picture with the Chinatown Gate if you're new!

Freedom Trail

• Route: Red Line to Park Street or Green Line to Government Center.

• Highlights: Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and more.

Museum of Fine Arts

• Route: Green Line E Branch to Museum of Fine Arts stop.

• Highlights: Extensive art collections, special exhibitions, and cultural events.

Fenway Park

• Route: Green Line Kenmore stop.

• Highlights: Home of the Boston Red Sox, historic ballpark tours, and baseball games.

New England Aquarium

• Route: Blue Line to Aquarium stop.

• Highlights: Marine life exhibits, IMAX theater, and harbor seals, and the temporary Animal Crossing experience!

Harvard Square

• Route: Red Line to Harvard stop.

• Highlights: Harvard University, bookstores, cafes, and street performances.

Boston Public Garden

• Route: Green Line to Arlington or Red Line to Park Street.

• Highlights: Swan Boats, beautiful landscapes, and the famous Make Way for Ducklings statues.

Boston Common

• Route: Red Line to Park Street.

• Highlights: America's oldest public park, Frog Pond, and starting point of the Freedom Trail.

North End

• Route: Orange Line to Haymarket or Green Line to North Station.

• Highlights: Italian restaurants, bakeries, and historic sites like Paul Revere House and Old North Church.

Science Park/West End

• Route: Green Line E Branch to Science Park/West End stop.

• Highlights: Museum of Science with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and IMAX theater.

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

• Route: Red Line to South Station or Aquarium.

• Highlights: Interactive exhibits, reenactments, and full-scale replica ships.