There are 4 ways to get from Merrimack College to Ayer by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
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Line 9 bus, line 24 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Merrimack College to McG Ebus 9
- Take the bus from McG B to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowellbus 24
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Ayer MAbus
3h 6mDrive 28.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrimack College to Ayercar 28.7 mi
35 min$6–8Train
- Take the train from Andover to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 29m$10–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrimack College to Ayertaxi 28.7 mi
35 min$90–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrimack College to Ayer is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrimack College to Ayer is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrimack College to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Merrimack College and arriving at Ayer MA via McG B and Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrimack College to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Andover and arriving at Ayer via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Merrimack College and Ayer is 37 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.
The best way to get from Merrimack College to Ayer without a car is to line 9 bus and line 24 bus and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Merrimack College to Ayer, including transfers.
Merrimack College to Ayer bus services, operated by Meva, depart from Merrimack College station.
Merrimack College to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andover station.
The best way to get from Merrimack College to Ayer is to line 9 bus and line 24 bus and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Merrimack College, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Merrimack College to Ayer MA via Merrimack College, McG B, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell, and Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrimack College to Ayer via Andover and North Station in around 3h 29m.
Train from Andover to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–7
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Greyhound
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Merrimack College to Ayer bus services, operated by Meva, arrive at McG E station.
Merrimack College to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrimack College to Ayer is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Merrimack College to Ayer.
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