There are 4 ways to get from Alewife Station to Ayer by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 55m$8–14Drive 28.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alewife Station to Ayercar 28.1 mi
39 min$6–8Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 45m$9–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Ayertaxi 28.1 mi
39 min$85–110
Alewife Station to Ayer by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Ayer is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Ayer is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Alewife Station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ayer MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alewife Station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Alewife and arriving at Ayer via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Alewife Station and Ayer is 34 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alewife Station to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $8 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Alewife Station to Ayer, including transfers.
Alewife Station to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Alewife Station to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
The best way to get from Alewife Station to Ayer is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $8 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $17 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to Ayer every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Ayer MA once daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Alewife Station to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ayer MA station.
Alewife Station to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ayer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alewife Station to Ayer is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Alewife Station to Ayer.
There are 57+ hotels available in Ayer.



