There are 6 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer by train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 19m$8–15Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayercar 36.8 mi
53 min$7–10Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 46m$10–17Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston (BOS) to Ayer36.8 mi
53 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayertaxi 36.8 mi
53 min$120–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Stationbus Sl1
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 31m$11–19
Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Terminal C - Arrivals Level and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Ayer via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Ayer is 39 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $8 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $18 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Ayer every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Ayer MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston (BOS) to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ayer MA station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ayer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer is 37 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ayer.
There are 62+ hotels available in Ayer.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Ayer. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



