There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Lancaster by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Porter to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the taxi from Shirley to Lancastertaxi
1h 12m$34–47Drive 33 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cambridge to Lancastercar 33 mi
55 min$6–9Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 45m$42–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cambridge to Lancastertaxi 33 mi
55 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Lancaster is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Lancaster is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ayer MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Cambridge and Lancaster is 45 miles. The road distance is 33.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Lancaster without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Cambridge to Lancaster, including transfers.
Cambridge to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Cambridge to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ayer MA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Lancaster is 33 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Cambridge to Lancaster.
There are 68+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Lancaster, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Ayer MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
Train from Porter to Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- 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
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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