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How to get fromAyer to Albanyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayer to Albany by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus via Amherst

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    1. Take the bus from Ayer MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    5h 35m
    $25–46

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 33m
    $69–155

  3. Drive 138.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ayer to Albanycar car 138.1 mi
    3h 33m
    $26–37

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    5h 40m
    $32–63

Ayer to Albany by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Ayer, MA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Ayer MA to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via University of Massachusetts Amherst in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayer to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 7h 33m.

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