What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Ayer?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Ayer is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Ayer?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Ayer is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Ayer?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Ayer?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Newark to Ayer?

The distance between Newark and Ayer is 280 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Ayer without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Ayer?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Newark to Ayer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Ayer bus from?

Newark to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Ayer train from?

Newark to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Ayer?

The best way to get from Newark to Ayer is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Newark to Ayer bus arrive?

Newark to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Newark to Ayer train arrive?

Newark to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Newark to Ayer?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Ayer is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Newark to Ayer.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Ayer?

Book your Newark to Ayer bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ayer?

There are 58+ hotels available in Ayer.

Newark to Ayer - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Ayer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to BostonAcela
2. Take the train from Porter to AyerFitchburg Line
6h 35m
$41–737
Drive 209.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Ayer209.6 mi
4h 5m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAGreyhound US0256S / ...
7h 30m
$60–138
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from North Station to Ayer
5h 20m
$103–350
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to CambridgeFlixBus 2619
2. Take the train from Porter to AyerFitchburg Line
8h 24m
$43–91
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
2. Take the train from North Station to Ayer
6h 1m
$412–854
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from North Station to Ayer
6h 56m
$125–431

Newark to Ayer by train and subway

86Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.6 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Ayer via Boston, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Ayer MA via Boston in around 7h 30m.

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