There are 5 ways to get from Worcester to Ayer by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
- Take the train from Fitchburg to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 14m$2–8Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 57m$17–29Drive 29.5 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Ayercar 29.5 mi
36 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester to Ayertaxi 29.5 mi
36 min$85–100Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 21m$2–4
Worcester to Ayer by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Ayer is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Ayer is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Ayer MA via Fitchburg MA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Ayer via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Worcester and Ayer is 40 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Ayer without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $2 - $8.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Worcester to Ayer, including transfers.
Worcester to Ayer bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from Union Station.
Worcester to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Ayer is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $16 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Worcester to Ayer via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, and North Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station to Ayer MA via Fitchburg MA in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Fitchburg to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–13
- Website
- mrta.us
Bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
Bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $85–100
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester to Ayer bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station.
Worcester to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Ayer is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Worcester to Ayer.
There are 55+ hotels available in Ayer.







