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How to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA by bus and train?

From Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA by bus and train

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to Porter station. Next, take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

90min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG and 87

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to Porter station. Next, take the 87 bus from Elm St @ Hancock St station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

111min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA

The distance between Shirley Mbta Station, Arlington and Arlington, MA, Arlington is approximately 38.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington, MA, Arlington

Arlington, MA is located at Arlington, MA, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Newman Way.

Subway stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Alewife

Train stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • West Medford
  • Wedgemere
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Newman Way
  • Mill St @ Bacon St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Central St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG and 87

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to Porter station. Next, take the 87 bus from Elm St @ Hancock St station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

111min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 77.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Shirley Mbta Station and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #5412 | North Station station near Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Arlington, MA in Arlington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley and Arlington, MA in Arlington by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Shirley Mbta Station to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #5412 | North Station station near Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Shirley Mbta Station and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA in Arlington.

  • When is the last train from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA?

    The last train from Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley to Arlington, MA in Arlington is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the Shirley station at 6:18 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Shirley Mbta Station to Arlington, MA costs $13.95.

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