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

By bus and train

To get from Ayer to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the WEST GLOUCESTER bus from West Gloucester station to Essex Town Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $24.25.

216min$24.25
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
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
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Essex

The distance between Ayer, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 70.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to Essex 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 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 Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Essex Shipbuilding Museum.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Essex Shipbuilding Museum
  • Main St Antiques - Esx
  • Woodman's

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ayer to Essex 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 train line and one bus line till #408 | North Station station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Ayer and Essex in Boston by train and bus is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ayer to Essex costs $24.25.

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