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

From Ayer to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Ayer to 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 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from Ayer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

108min$16.35
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Boston
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
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ayer to Boston by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and SL4

To get from Ayer to 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 52 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from Ayer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

112min$16.35
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Walk to Boston
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
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 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
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Boston

The distance between Ayer and Boston is approximately 38.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Ayer to Boston

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Ayer to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ayer) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Ayer to Boston by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and SL4

To get from Ayer to 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 52 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from Ayer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

112min$16.35
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Walk to Boston
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
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 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
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway 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 48 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Ayer station near Ayer in Boston to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Porter station near 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 by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 48 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 Porter stop, which is closest to 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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