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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Ayer is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Ayer is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Ayer?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Ayer. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Ayer?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Ayer via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Salem to Ayer?

The distance between Salem and Ayer is 53 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $9 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Salem to Ayer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Ayer bus from?

Salem to Ayer bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Ayer train from?

Salem to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.

Train or bus from Salem to Ayer?

The best way to get from Salem to Ayer is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $22 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Salem to Ayer bus arrive?

Salem to Ayer bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.

Where does the Salem to Ayer train arrive?

Salem to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Ayer?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Ayer is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Salem to Ayer.

Where can I stay near Ayer?

There are 57+ hotels available in Ayer.

Salem to Ayer - 4 ways to travel via train, line 450 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Ayer by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 37m
$9–16
Drive 41.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Ayercar 41.7 mi
1h
$8–11
Line 450 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 41m
$12–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Ayertaxi 41.7 mi
1h
$130–160

Salem to Ayer by train

86Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.8 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Ayer via North Station in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Ayer MA via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, and Boston in around 3h 41m.

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