There are 4 ways to get from Groton to Alewife Station by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 11m$25–34Drive 29.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to Alewife Stationcar 29.1 mi
42 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Groton to Alewife Stationtaxi 29.1 mi
42 min$90–110Taxi, line 76 bus
- Take the taxi from Groton to MIT Lincoln Laboratorytaxi
- Take the bus from MIT Lincoln Laboratory to Alewifebus 76
1h 13m$72–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groton to Alewife Station is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Groton to Alewife Station is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to Alewife Station. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Alewife via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Groton and Alewife Station is 39 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to Alewife Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $25 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Groton to Alewife Station, including transfers.
Groton to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
Groton to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to Alewife Station is 29 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Groton to Alewife Station.
There are 1469+ hotels available in Alewife Station.
What companies run services between Groton, MA, USA and Alewife Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ayer to Porter every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 54 min.
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
Bus from MIT Lincoln Laboratory to Alewife
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $70–110
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