How to get from Franklin Town to Ayer by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Franklin Town to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $25.15.

200min$25.15
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #708 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    63 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, ORANGE LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Franklin Town to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $25.15.

200min$25.15
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #708 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Town to Ayer

The distance between Franklin Town, Boston and Ayer, Boston is approximately 64.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town

Franklin Town is located at Franklin Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Forge Park/495.

Train stations close to Franklin Town:

  • Forge Park/495

Public transit stations close to Ayer, Boston

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

Train stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer

Bus stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, ORANGE LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Franklin Town to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $25.15.

200min$25.15
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #708 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    63 min
  • 10
    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 Franklin Town to Ayer?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Town to Ayer?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between Franklin Town and Ayer in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Franklin Town to Ayer in Boston?

    The FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train line goes from #708 | South Station station near Franklin Town to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till South Station station near Ayer in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Franklin Town and Ayer in Boston by train and subway is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Franklin Town to get to Ayer in Boston?

    Get on the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from the #708 | South Station station near Franklin Town in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Franklin Town and Ayer in Boston?

    Get off the train at the South Station station, which is closest to Ayer in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Franklin Town to Ayer?

    The ride from Franklin Town to Ayer costs $25.15.

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