There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Ayer by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Boston to Ayer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Ayer is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Ayer is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Ayer MA. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Ayer. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Boston and Ayer is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $4 - $13.
The train from North Station to Ayer takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Boston to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Ayer is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $4 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Ayer every 2 hours. Tickets cost $4–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Ayer MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–13
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ayer MA station.
Boston to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ayer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Ayer is 34 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Boston to Ayer.
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