There are 4 ways to get from Troy to Ayer by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 8m$26–48Drive 132.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Troy to Ayercar 132.3 mi
3h 23m$25–35Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
8h 59m$72–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
7h 25m$36–66
Troy to Ayer by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Troy to Ayer is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Troy to Ayer is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Troy station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Ayer MA via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and University of Massachusetts Amherst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Troy station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Ayer via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Troy and Ayer is 175 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Troy to Ayer without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Troy to Ayer, including transfers.
Troy to Ayer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Troy to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Troy to Ayer is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Troy, NY, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Ayer MA via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and University of Massachusetts Amherst in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watervliet 19th St Station - 2nd Ave & 19th St to Ayer via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Broadway & Steuben St, East St & Herrick St, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 8h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Troy to Ayer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Troy to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troy to Ayer is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Troy to Ayer.
There are 50+ hotels available in Ayer.







