There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Devens by bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 30m$17–24Drive 37.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to Devenscar 37.1 mi
55 min$7–10Subway, train
- Take the subway from South Station to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 14m$19–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Devenstaxi 37.1 mi
55 min$110–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Devens is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Devens is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Devens. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ayer MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Devens. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Ayer via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between South Station and Devens is 49 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Devens without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $17 - $25.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from South Station to Devens, including transfers.
South Station to Devens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Devens train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
South Station to Devens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ayer MA station.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Devens, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Ayer MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
Subway from South Station to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
South Station to Devens train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Devens is 37 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from South Station to Devens.
There are 55+ hotels available in Devens.



