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How to get from Ayer to Boston by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Ayer to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the SL5 bus from Temple Pl @ Washington St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

110min$16.35
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and SL4

To get from Ayer to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

115min$16.35
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Boston

The distance between Ayer, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 39.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to Boston by bus, 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 Ayer

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

Public transit stations close to Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
  • Washington St @ Williams St
  • Warren St @ Kearsarge Ave

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and SL4

To get from Ayer to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

115min$16.35
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayer
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line SL5.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line SL4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Ayer station near Ayer to #408 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #408 | North Station station near Boston in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Ayer and Boston in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the Ayer station near Ayer in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the #408 | North Station stop, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Ayer to Boston?

    The ride from Ayer to Boston costs $16.35.

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