How to get from Ayer to Newton, MA by bus and train?

From Ayer to Newton, MA by bus and train

To get from Ayer to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 553 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.70.

110min$11.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 553553
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
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
    Waltham
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dedham Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ayer to Newton, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG, 554 and 52

To get from Ayer to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.70.

110min$11.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 554554
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
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
    Waltham
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dedham Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Newton, MA

The distance between Ayer, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 33.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to Newton, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ayer

Ayer is located at Ayer, Newton 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 Newton, MA, Newton

Newton, MA is located at Newton, MA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Beacon St.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Highlands
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Newton Centre

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Centre St @ Beacon St
  • Centre St @ Langley Rd
  • Newton Centre - Langley Rd @ Braeland Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ayer to Newton, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG, 554 and 52

To get from Ayer to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.70.

110min$11.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 554554
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
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
    Waltham
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dedham Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ayer to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 553, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ayer to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 554, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between Ayer and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ayer to Newton, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer to Waltham station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Waltham station near Newton, MA in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Ayer in Ayer and Newton, MA in Newton by train and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ayer to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ayer and Newton, MA?

    Get off the train at the Waltham stop, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How much is the train fare from Ayer to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Ayer to Newton, MA costs $11.70.

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