There are 5 ways to get from Dedham to Ayer by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Endicott to South StationFranklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Porter to AyerFitchburg Line
2h 47m$10–22Drive 37.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dedham to Ayer37.5 mi
50 min$7–10Bus, line 42 bus
- Take the bus from 450 Washington St to Forest Hills34E
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Nubian42
- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic AveSl4
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MA
3h 51m$26–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dedham to Ayer37.5 mi
50 min$110–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from 450 Washington St to Forest Hills34E
- Take the train from North Station to AyerFitchburg Line
2h 52m$9–20
Dedham to Ayer by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dedham to Ayer is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Dedham to Ayer is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Dedham to Ayer. However, there are services departing from 450 Washington St and arriving at Ayer MA via Forest Hills, Nubian and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Dedham to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Endicott and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Dedham and Ayer is 48 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dedham to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $9 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Dedham to Ayer, including transfers.
Dedham to Ayer bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from 450 Washington St station.
Dedham to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Endicott station.
The best way to get from Dedham to Ayer is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $9 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 42 bus, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Dedham, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Endicott to Ayer via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 450 Washington St to Ayer MA via Forest Hills, Nubian, Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, and Boston in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Endicott to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–12
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
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from 450 Washington St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Forest Hills to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- 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
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
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
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Dedham to Ayer bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Dedham to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dedham to Ayer is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Dedham to Ayer.
There are 58+ hotels available in Ayer.







