How to get from Hopkinton to Ayer by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Hopkinton to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 05 bus from Hopkinton Center station to Ashland Mbta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

191min$16.25
Bus - 0505
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Hopkinton Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hopkinton
  • 2
    Bus - 0505
    Wait for bus
    05
    Blandin Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland Mbta
    ID A6
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ashland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ Washington St
    ID 7652
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    41 min
  • 13
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Hopkinton to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 05 bus from Hopkinton Center station to Ashland Mbta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then 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 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $26.65.

251min$26.65
Bus - 0505
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Hopkinton Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hopkinton
  • 2
    Bus - 0505
    Wait for bus
    05
    Blandin Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland Mbta
    ID A6
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ashland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 9
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    53 min
  • 11
    Walk to Ayer
    Walk to
    Ayer
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hopkinton to Ayer

The distance between Hopkinton, Boston and Ayer, Boston is approximately 49.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton

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

Train stations close to Hopkinton:

  • Southborough

Bus stations close to Hopkinton:

  • Hopkinton Center

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Hopkinton to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 05 bus from Hopkinton Center station to Ashland Mbta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then 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 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $26.65.

251min$26.65
Bus - 0505
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Ayer
Leaves from Hopkinton Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hopkinton
  • 2
    Bus - 0505
    Wait for bus
    05
    Blandin Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland Mbta
    ID A6
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ashland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 9
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayer
    53 min
  • 11
    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 Hopkinton to Ayer?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 05, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553, Bus line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line 05, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hopkinton to Ayer in Boston?

    The 05 bus line goes from Blandin Hub station near Hopkinton to Ashland Mbta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Ashland Mbta station near Ayer in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Hopkinton and Ayer in Boston by bus and train is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 05 bus from the Blandin Hub stop near Hopkinton in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ashland Mbta station, which is closest to Ayer in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Hopkinton to Ayer?

    The ride from Hopkinton to Ayer costs $16.25.

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