How to get from Cambridge to Ayer by subway and train?

From Cambridge to Ayer by subway and train

To get from Cambridge to Ayer in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

66min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5413 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge to Ayer by bus and train

To get from Cambridge to Ayer in Boston, take the 74 bus from Harvard station to 396 Concord Ave station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Belmont station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

81min$7.95
Bus - 7474
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Belmont Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    396 Concord Ave
    ID 2137
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belmont
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5413 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge to Ayer

The distance between Cambridge, Boston and Ayer, Boston is approximately 33.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Ayer by subway 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 Cambridge

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St

Public transit stations close to Ayer, Boston

Ayer is located at Ayer, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Ayer MA.

Train stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer

Bus stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer MA
  • Ayer
  • Ayer Public Library (26 E Main St)

Related Routes

From Cambridge to Ayer by bus and train

To get from Cambridge to Ayer in Boston, take the 74 bus from Harvard station to 396 Concord Ave station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Belmont station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

81min$7.95
Bus - 7474
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Belmont Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    396 Concord Ave
    ID 2137
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belmont
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5413 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Ayer?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge to Ayer?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 74, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge and Ayer in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge to Ayer in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Porter station near Ayer in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Ayer in Boston by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge and Ayer in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge to get to Ayer in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge and Ayer in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Ayer in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Cambridge to Ayer in Boston?

    The first train from Cambridge to Ayer in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 1:30 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge to Ayer?

    The ride from Cambridge to Ayer costs $14.65.

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