There are 3 ways to get from Groton to Waterford by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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 Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
5h 11m$57–106Drive 109.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to Waterfordcar 109.3 mi
2h 3m$20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus
- Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
6h 40m$48–92
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groton to Waterford is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Groton to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at New London via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Groton and Waterford is 153 miles. The road distance is 109.9 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Groton to Waterford, including transfers.
Groton to Waterford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
Groton to Waterford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to Waterford is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Groton to Waterford.
There are 159+ hotels available in Waterford.
What companies run services between Groton, MA, USA and Waterford, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Groton to Waterford Public Library via Ayer, Porter, Porter, South Station, Boston, New London, and New London Union Station in around 5h 11m.
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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- Adult
- $6–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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