There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Ayer by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 6m$28–39Drive 72.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plymouth to Ayercar 72.4 mi
1h 37m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 20m$25–37Train
- Take the train from Kingston to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 13m$16–27
Plymouth to Ayer by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Ayer is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Ayer is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Kingston and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Plymouth and Ayer is 79 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Ayer without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Plymouth to Ayer, including transfers.
Plymouth to Ayer bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. station.
Plymouth to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kingston station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Ayer is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $28 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Ayer MA via Boston, South Station and Boston in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kingston to Ayer via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 3h 13m.
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from Kingston to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–25
Bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Ayer bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Plymouth to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Ayer is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Plymouth to Ayer.
There are 57+ hotels available in Ayer.




