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

From Ayer to Methuen by bus and train

To get from Ayer to Methuen in Methuen Town, 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 HAVERHILL train and finally take the 10 bus from Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station to Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $22.75.

162min$22.75
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 1010
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #416 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #235 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8904086
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Village Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
    ID 8940224
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ayer to Methuen by bus and train via FITCHBURG, LOWELL and 24

To get from Ayer to Methuen in Methuen Town, 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 LOWELL train and finally take the 24 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Ymca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $22.75.

208min$22.75
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 2424
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #331 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ymca
    ID 8991882
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    1.62 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Methuen

The distance between Ayer, Methuen Town and Methuen, Methuen Town is approximately 65.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to Methuen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Methuen Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ayer

Ayer is located at Ayer, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Ayer MA.

Train stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer

Bus stations close to Ayer:

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

Public transit stations close to Methuen, Methuen Town

Methuen is located at Osgood Street, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue.

Train stations close to Methuen:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen:

  • Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
  • 39 Hampshire Street
  • Methuen Square

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ayer to Methuen by bus and train via FITCHBURG, LOWELL and 24

To get from Ayer to Methuen in Methuen Town, 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 LOWELL train and finally take the 24 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Ymca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $22.75.

208min$22.75
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 2424
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #331 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ymca
    ID 8991882
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    1.62 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct train between Ayer and Methuen?

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

  • Which train line goes from Ayer to Methuen?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #416 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Methuen in Methuen Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ayer to Methuen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ayer in Ayer and Methuen in Methuen Town by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #416 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer.

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

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Methuen in Methuen Town.

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

    The ride from Ayer to Methuen costs $22.75.

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