There are 3 ways to get from Arlington to Groton by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Groton is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Arlington to Groton is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington to Groton. However, there are services departing from Porter and arriving at Ayer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Arlington and Groton is 41 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington to Groton without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Arlington to Groton, including transfers.
Arlington to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Arlington to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ayer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Groton is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Arlington to Groton.
There are 40+ hotels available in Groton.
What companies run services between Arlington, MA, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to Ayer every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 53 min.
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
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