What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ayer?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ayer is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ayer?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ayer is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Ayer?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Bus Stop and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Ayer?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Ayer via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Ayer?

The distance between Portsmouth and Ayer is 96 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Ayer without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ayer without a car is to bus and train via Boston which takes 3h 16m and costs $17 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Ayer?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Portsmouth to Ayer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ayer bus from?

Portsmouth to Ayer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ayer train from?

Portsmouth to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Ayer?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ayer is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $14 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ayer bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Ayer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ayer train arrive?

Portsmouth to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Ayer?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Ayer is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Portsmouth to Ayer.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Ayer?

Book your Portsmouth to Ayer bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ayer?

There are 48+ hotels available in Ayer.

Portsmouth to Ayer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ayer by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train via Boston
best
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 16m
$18–31
Drive 64.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Ayercar 64.6 mi
1h 12m
$12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 30m
$15–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Bostonbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
2. Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
4h 26m
$33–52
Train
1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
4h 59m
$28–60

Portsmouth to Ayer by bus, subway, and train

15Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, NH, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Ayer MA via Boston in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover Station to Ayer via Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Boston, and North Station in around 4h 59m.

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