There are 4 ways to get from Ayer to Plymouth by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 50m$27–39Drive 72.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ayer to Plymouthcar 72.4 mi
1h 40m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 57m$25–37Train
- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from South Station to Kingstontrain Kingston Line
3h 14m$15–28
Ayer to Plymouth by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayer to Plymouth is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ayer to Plymouth is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayer to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayer to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Kingston via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Ayer and Plymouth is 78 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ayer to Plymouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ayer to Plymouth, including transfers.
Ayer to Plymouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Ayer to Plymouth train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
The best way to get from Ayer to Plymouth is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $28 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Ayer, MA, USA and Plymouth, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ayer MA to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. via Boston and Boston South Buses in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayer to Kingston via Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 3h 14m.
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from South Station to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–24
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Ayer to Plymouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Ayer to Plymouth train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayer to Plymouth is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Ayer to Plymouth.
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