How to get from New Bedford to Ayer by bus and train?

From New Bedford to Ayer by bus and train

To get from New Bedford to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the PETER PAN bus from SRTA Terminal New Bedford station to Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus, then the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the 553 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 14 min.

314min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from SRTA Terminal New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SRTA Terminal New Bedford
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Albany
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 6
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #516 | South Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    68 min
  • 8
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ Washington St
    ID 7652
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 9
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    9 min
  • 11
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #417 | Wachusett
  • 13
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    41 min
  • 14
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from New Bedford to Ayer by bus and train via PETER PAN, PETER PAN, 14, CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE and FITCHBURG

To get from New Bedford to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the PETER PAN bus from SRTA Terminal New Bedford station to Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus, then the 14 bus, then the CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 34 min.

574min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - 1414
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from SRTA Terminal New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SRTA Terminal New Bedford
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Albany
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Cinemas North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cinemas North
    ID 1189
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Porter & Chester Institute (Worcester)
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 10
    Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    55 min
  • 12
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #428 | North Station
  • 14
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    20 min
  • 15
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Bedford to Ayer

The distance between New Bedford, Boston and Ayer, Boston is approximately 136.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 314 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford to Ayer by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to New Bedford

New Bedford is located at New Bedford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is SRTA New Bedford Terminal.

Bus stations close to New Bedford:

  • SRTA New Bedford Terminal
  • North 6th Street 116
  • Sixth St And Union St

Ferry stations close to New Bedford:

  • New Bedford, MA
  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA

Related Routes

Alternative route from New Bedford to Ayer by bus and train via PETER PAN, PETER PAN, 14, CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE and FITCHBURG

To get from New Bedford to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the PETER PAN bus from SRTA Terminal New Bedford station to Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus, then the 14 bus, then the CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 34 min.

574min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - 1414
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from SRTA Terminal New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SRTA Terminal New Bedford
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Albany
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Cinemas North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cinemas North
    ID 1189
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Porter & Chester Institute (Worcester)
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 10
    Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    55 min
  • 12
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #428 | North Station
  • 14
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    20 min
  • 15
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Bedford to Ayer?

    The fastest way takes 314 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Bedford to Ayer?

    The alternative route takes 574 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line 14, Bus line CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between New Bedford and Ayer in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from New Bedford to Ayer in Boston?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from SRTA Terminal New Bedford station near New Bedford to Providence (Bus Terminal) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Providence (Bus Terminal) station near Ayer in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from New Bedford to Ayer in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between New Bedford and Ayer in Boston by bus and train is about 5 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near New Bedford to get to Ayer in Boston?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the SRTA Terminal New Bedford stop near New Bedford in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between New Bedford and Ayer in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Providence (Bus Terminal) station, which is closest to Ayer in Boston.