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

From Ayer to Johnston, RI by bus and train

To get from Ayer to Johnston, 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 56 bus from Gaspee at Providence Station station to Manton & Chalkstone (Opposite 871 Manton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 5656
Walk to Johnston, 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
    220 yd • 3 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
    Gaspee at Providence Station
    ID 017265
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Stop&Shop (Manton Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manton & Chalkstone (Opposite 871 Manton)
    ID 017890
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Johnston, RI
    Walk to
    Johnston, RI
    2.11 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Johnston, RI

The distance between Ayer, Boston and Johnston, RI, Boston is approximately 87.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to Johnston, RI 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 MA.

Bus stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer MA
  • Ayer Public Library (26 E Main St)

Public transit stations close to Johnston, RI, Boston

Johnston, RI is located at Johnston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hartford Before Wilson.

Bus stations close to Johnston, RI:

  • Hartford Before Wilson
  • Hartford Before Tara
  • Hartford Opposite Dix

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 56.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ayer to Johnston, RI?

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

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

    The total travel time between Ayer in Ayer and Johnston, RI in Boston by bus and train is about 4 hr 42 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Boston (South Station) stop, which is closest to Johnston, RI in Boston.

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