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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA in Shirley, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

101min$14.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Shirley and Shirley, MA, Shirley is approximately 40.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shirley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Shirley and the nearest public transit station is South Station Transp. Ctr.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station Transp. Ctr
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston

Public transit stations close to Shirley, MA, Shirley

Shirley, MA is located at Shirley, MA, Shirley and the nearest public transit station is Shirley Mbta Station.

Train stations close to Shirley, MA:

  • Shirley

Bus stations close to Shirley, MA:

  • Shirley Mbta Station

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Shirley, MA in Shirley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Shirley, MA in Shirley by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station, which is closest to Shirley, MA in Shirley.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Shirley, MA costs $14.25.

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