There are 4 ways to get from Wilmington to Ayer by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
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Line 12 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Wilmington Train Station to Kennedy Centerbus 12
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 27m$4–8Train
- Take the train from Wilmington to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 31m$9–15Drive 25.8 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Ayercar 25.8 mi
36 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wilmington to Ayertaxi 25.8 mi
36 min$80–100
Wilmington to Ayer by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Ayer is to line 12 bus and bus which costs $3 - $9 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Ayer is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Train Station and arriving at Ayer MA via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmington to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Wilmington and arriving at Ayer via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Wilmington and Ayer is 33 miles. The road distance is 25.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Ayer without a car is to line 12 bus and bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $3 - $9.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Wilmington to Ayer, including transfers.
Wilmington to Ayer bus services, operated by Lowell Regional Transit Authority, depart from Wilmington Train Station.
Wilmington to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Ayer is to line 12 bus and bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $16 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Wilmington, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wilmington Train Station to Ayer MA via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wilmington to Ayer via North Station in around 2h 31m.
Train from Wilmington to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–7
- Phone
- +1 (978) 452-6161
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lowell Regional Transit Authority
Bus from Wilmington Train Station to Kennedy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Lowell Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Wilmington to Ayer bus services, operated by Lowell Regional Transit Authority, arrive at Kennedy Center station.
Wilmington to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Ayer is 26 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Wilmington to Ayer.
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