There are 5 ways to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Worcester Court House to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, FitchburgClinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
- Take the train from Fitchburg to AyerFitchburg Line
2h 34m$3–8Train
- Take the train from Worcester to LansdowneFramingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to AyerFitchburg Line
4h 25m$12–29Drive 28.8 mi
- Drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer28.8 mi
37 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer28.8 mi
37 min$80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Worcester Court House to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, FitchburgClinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Ayer MAGreyhound US0256S / ...
2h 40m$20–50
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Worcester Court House and arriving at Ayer MA via Fitchburg MA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Ayer via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Ayer is 41 miles. The road distance is 29 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer, including transfers.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from Worcester Court House station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $12 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer via Worcester, Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, and North Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer MA via Worcester Court House and Fitchburg MA in around 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Fitchburg to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
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
- Website
- mrta.us
Bus from Worcester Court House to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer is 29 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Ayer.
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