How to get from Ayer to Arlington, MA by bus and train?

From Ayer to Arlington, MA by bus and train

To get from Ayer to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Porter station. Next, take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The bus and train schedule from Ayer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ayer to Arlington, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG and 87

To get from Ayer to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Porter station. Next, take the 87 bus from Elm St @ Hancock St station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The bus and train schedule from Ayer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

93min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Arlington, MA

The distance between Ayer and Arlington, MA is approximately 35.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to Arlington, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Ayer to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Ayer to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ayer) and destination (Arlington, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ayer to Arlington, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG and 87

To get from Ayer to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Porter station. Next, take the 87 bus from Elm St @ Hancock St station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The bus and train schedule from Ayer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

93min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ayer to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 77.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ayer to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Ayer and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ayer to Arlington, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ayer to Arlington, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ayer and Arlington, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ayer to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ayer and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • When is the first train from Ayer to Arlington, MA?

    The first train from Ayer in Ayer to Arlington, MA in Arlington is Fitchburg. It leaves the Ayer station at 1:28 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Ayer to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Ayer to Arlington, MA costs $13.95.

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