There are 4 ways to get from Groton to Dorchester by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 37m$25–35Drive 38.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to Dorchestercar 38.5 mi
1h 4m$7–11Train, subway
- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the subway from Porter to Shawmutsubway Red Line
1h 39m$25–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Groton to Dorchestertaxi 38.5 mi
1h 4m$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groton to Dorchester is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Groton to Dorchester is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Groton to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Shawmut via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Groton and Dorchester is 53 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to Dorchester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Groton to Dorchester, including transfers.
Groton to Dorchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Groton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
Groton to Dorchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
What companies run services between Groton, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ayer MA to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–12
Subway from Porter to Shawmut
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Groton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to Dorchester is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Groton to Dorchester.
There are 1751+ hotels available in Dorchester.



