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How to get fromCanton to Ayerby train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canton Junction to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain train Fitchburg Line
    2h 39m
    $12–23

  2. Drive 42.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Canton to Ayercar car 42.5 mi
    1h 5m
    $8–12

  3. Line 716 bus, line 28 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapanbus bus 716
    2. Take the bus from Mattapan to Nubianbus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus bus Sl4
    4. Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus bus
    3h 53m
    $9–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Canton to Ayertaxi taxi 42.5 mi
    1h 5m
    $150–180

Canton to Ayer by train and subway

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Canton Junction to Ayer via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Ayer MA via Mattapan, Nubian, Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, and Boston in around 3h 53m.

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