There are 4 ways to get from Ayer to New Bedford by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
3h 35m$19–30Drive 83.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ayer to New Bedfordcar 83.3 mi
1h 41m$16–22Train
- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 53m$20–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus Boston Airport
3h 53m$21–55
Ayer to New Bedford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayer to New Bedford is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ayer to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayer to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at New Bedford via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayer to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at New Bedford via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ayer and New Bedford is 104 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ayer to New Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Ayer to New Bedford, including transfers.
Ayer to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Ayer to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
The best way to get from Ayer to New Bedford is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Ayer, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ayer MA to New Bedford via Boston and Boston South Buses in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayer to New Bedford via Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–12
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- dattco.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://dattco.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ayer to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Ayer to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayer to New Bedford is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Ayer to New Bedford.
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