How to get from Ayer to East Providence, RI by bus and train?

From Ayer to East Providence, RI by bus and train

To get from Ayer to East Providence, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0256S bus from Ayer MA station to South Station Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Ri-1a Before S Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Ayer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Providence, RI on the Moovit app.

290min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 6060
Walk to East Providence, RI
Leaves from Ayer MA

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ayer MA
    ID DVN6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    Boston (South Station)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #885 | Providence
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ri-1a Before S Main
    ID 072510
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    2.09 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to East Providence, RI

The distance between Ayer, Boston and East Providence, RI, Boston is approximately 85.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to East Providence, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Ayer to East Providence, RI

To check the bus and train schedule from Ayer to East Providence, RI using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ayer) and destination (East Providence, RI), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ayer to East Providence, RI?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ayer and East Providence, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ayer to East Providence, RI?

    The GREYHOUND US0256S bus line goes from Ayer MA station near Ayer in Ayer to South Station Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Station Bus Terminal near East Providence, RI in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ayer to East Providence, RI by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ayer in Ayer and East Providence, RI in Boston by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ayer to get to East Providence, RI?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0256S bus from the Ayer MA stop near Ayer in Ayer.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ayer and East Providence, RI?

    Get off the bus at the South Station Bus Terminal, which is closest to East Providence, RI in Boston.

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