There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to Ayer by car ferry, train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain
6h 16m$57–162Drive 206 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Ayercar 206 mi
4h 2m$38–55Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 9m$52–135Fly from Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain
3h 57m$63–396Train
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
6h 51m$72–159Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 28m$40–69Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain
4h$437–1,123
Long Island to Ayer by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Ayer is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Ayer is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Ayer MA via New York Midtown and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Ayer via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Long Island and Ayer is 161 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Ayer without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 16m and costs $55 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Long Island to Ayer, including transfers.
Long Island to Ayer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Long Island to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Ayer is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Ayer via 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Ayer MA via 7 Av/ W 36 St, New York Midtown, and Boston in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 860-443-5281
- [email protected]
- Website
- Long Island Ferry
Car ferry from Orient Point to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Schedules at
- Long Island Ferry
- Passenger
- $20–23
- Vehicle and Passenger
- $70–90
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Booking & Getting There
Long Island to Ayer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Long Island to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Ayer is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Long Island to Ayer.
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