What is the cheapest way to get from Ayer to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Ayer to Salem is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayer to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Ayer to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Ayer and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayer to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ayer and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Ayer to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Ayer to Salem?

The distance between Ayer and Salem is 53 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ayer to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Ayer to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $8 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Ayer to Salem?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Ayer to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayer to Salem bus from?

Ayer to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.

Where do I catch the Ayer to Salem train from?

Ayer to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.

Train or bus from Ayer to Salem?

The best way to get from Ayer to Salem is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $8 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $7 - $19 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Ayer to Salem bus arrive?

Ayer to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Ayer to Salem train arrive?

Ayer to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Ayer to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayer to Salem is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Ayer to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1338+ hotels available in Salem.

Ayer to Salem - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 450 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayer to Salem by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayer to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 8m
$9–16
Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 31m
$8–18
Drive 41.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayer to Salemcar 41.7 mi
1h 1m
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ayer to Salemtaxi 41.7 mi
1h 1m
$130–160

Ayer to Salem by train

86Weekly Trains

2h 8mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.8 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Ayer, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Ayer to Salem via North Station in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayer MA to Washington St @ New Derby St via Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 31m.

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