Ayer, Massachusetts is a small town located approximately 40 miles northwest of Boston. It offers its residents easy access to public transportation for commuting and other travel needs. The commuter rail station in Ayer provides access to the Fitchburg Line, with direct routes to the cities of Boston and Worcester. An MBTA bus route also runs through the town, offering transportation to nearby towns such as Littleton and Groton. Additionally, there are several taxi services available for local trips around Ayer, including taxis that provide door-to-door services if needed. For those who prefer more active modes of transportation, there are plenty of cycling paths spread throughout the town for biking and walking.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ayer takes 36.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ayer get to work:
- 82.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit