The Festival of Genomics, Biodata & AI venue

Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)

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The MCEC is conveniently located just minutes away from Boston’s major highways and is easily accessible from Boston’s Logan Airport as well as South Station. Whether it’s by car, train, or bus, getting to and from the MCEC couldn’t be easier! You have many options.

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Logan is an eight minute taxi ride from the MCEC, or you can use the MBTA’s Silver Line to and from the airport via the World Trade Center stop across from the MCEC.

The Silver Line is complimentary from Logan Airport–including a free transfer to the red line and easy connections to Commuter Rail and regional buses at South Station–and operates from 6:30 am - 1:00 am, seven days a week.

Take the Silver Line back to the airport for only $2.40, with drop-off and pick-up directly in front of each terminal.

The MCEC is steps away from the MBTA’s Silver Line World Trade Center stop, which is the same subway line that services Logan Airport. It’s also a 15-minute walk from South Station, one of Boston’s major transportation hubs.

South Station provides local services via bus, subway (Red Line), and the regional Commuter Rail, plus service across the country through Amtrak and bus.

Boston is also ripe with car service options. Let one of our transportation agents hail you a cab, or use any of the following services to schedule a pick up:

  • Uber
  • Lyft
  • Boston Cab: 617.536.5010
  • City Cab: 617.536.5100
  • Independent Taxi (ITOA): 617.825.4000
  • Metro Cab: 617.782.5500
  • Top Cab: 617.266.4800
  • Town Taxi: 617.536.5000

The MCEC has 1,300 parking spaces available for attendee parking daily.

To self-park ($35/car and $70/oversized vehicle.), from Summer Street, turn onto East Side Drive, drive past the Uber/Lyft/Rideshare pickup and drop-off area, and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, make a right and go down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and you will see the entrance to the South Lot parking area in front of you. Accessible parking spaces are also located in this lot, closest to the building (the same parking rates apply).

If you require special parking, such as overnight parking, covered parking, or any other amenity, we recommend looking at Parkopedia which will provide details on what is available at other local garages.