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How to get from South Station Boston to Ayer by subway and train?
From South Station Boston to Ayer by subway and train
To get from South Station Boston to Ayer in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 35 min. The ride fare is $14.65.
95min$14.65
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
- 1
Start from subway stationSouth Station Boston - 2Wait for subwayRED LINEAlewife
- 3
Ride to subway stationPorter26 min - 4Walk to train stationPorter20 yd • 1 min
- 5
FITCHBURGWait for trainFITCHBURG#407 | Wachusett - 6Ride to train stationAyer53 min
- 7Walk toAyer250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From South Station Boston to Ayer by bus and train
To get from South Station Boston to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
93min$14.25
504558Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationOtis St @ Summer StID 16535420 yd • 6 min
- 2504Wait for bus504Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
- 3Ride to bus stationWashington St @ Bacon StID 90320 min
- 4558Wait for bus558Riverside
- 5Ride to bus stationCarter St Opp Commuter Rail StationID 8833311 min
- 6Walk to train stationWaltham140 yd • 2 min
- 7FITCHBURGWait for trainFITCHBURG#407 | Wachusett
- 8Ride to train stationAyer41 min
- 9Walk toAyer250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Ayer
The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Ayer, Boston is approximately 37.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston
South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station.
Subway stations close to South Station Boston:
- Chinatown
- Downtown Crossing
Train stations close to South Station Boston:
- South Station
Bus stations close to South Station Boston:
- Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:
- Rowes Wharf
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
- Sturbridge to Ayer
- East Falmouth to Ayer
- East Harwich to Ayer
- New Bedford to Ayer
- West Wareham to Ayer
- North Eastham to Ayer
- North Falmouth to Ayer
- Orleans to Ayer
- Plymouth to Ayer
- Pocasset to Ayer
- Weweantic to Ayer
- Cambridge to Ayer
- Devens to Ayer
- Fall River to Ayer
- Fitchburg to Ayer
- Franklin Town to Ayer
- Haverhill to Ayer
- Hopkinton to Ayer
- Leominster to Ayer
- Littleton Common to Ayer
From South Station Boston to Ayer by bus and train
To get from South Station Boston to Ayer in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Ayer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
93min$14.25
504558Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationOtis St @ Summer StID 16535420 yd • 6 min
- 2504Wait for bus504Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
- 3Ride to bus stationWashington St @ Bacon StID 90320 min
- 4558Wait for bus558Riverside
- 5Ride to bus stationCarter St Opp Commuter Rail StationID 8833311 min
- 6Walk to train stationWaltham140 yd • 2 min
- 7FITCHBURGWait for trainFITCHBURG#407 | Wachusett
- 8Ride to train stationAyer41 min
- 9Walk toAyer250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Ayer?
The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.
What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Ayer?
The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558, Bus line FITCHBURG.
Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston 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 35 min.
Which subway line goes from South Station Boston to Ayer in Boston?
The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Ayer in Boston by subway and train?
The total travel time between South Station Boston and Ayer in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 35 min.
Where do I get on the subway near South Station Boston to get to Ayer in Boston?
Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station Boston in Boston.
Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Ayer in Boston?
The first train from South Station Boston to Ayer in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 2:20 AM.
How much is the subway fare from South Station Boston to Ayer?
The ride from South Station Boston to Ayer costs $14.65.
