There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Ayer by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus Boston Commuter
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 41m$22–32Drive 83.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Ayercar 83.8 mi
1h 42m$16–23Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 52m$20–32Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 55m$19–54
New Bedford to Ayer by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Ayer is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Ayer is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Ayer. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Ayer. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between New Bedford and Ayer is 96 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Ayer without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from New Bedford to Ayer, including transfers.
New Bedford to Ayer bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Ayer is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Ayer via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to Ayer MA via Boston South Station and Boston in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- dattco.com
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://dattco.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Ayer bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
New Bedford to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Ayer is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from New Bedford to Ayer.
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