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How to get from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Common Street & Union Street station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $22.75. The bus and train schedule from Union St & Common St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

217min$22.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Common Street & Union Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Common Street & Union Street
    ID 8903486
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA by bus and train via 10, HAVERHILL and FITCHBURG

To get from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 10 bus from Common Street & Union Street station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $22.75. The bus and train schedule from Union St & Common St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

218min$22.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Common Street & Union Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Common Street & Union Street
    ID 8903486
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA

The distance between Union St & Common St and Shirley, MA is approximately 66.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union St & Common St 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union St & Common St) and destination (Shirley, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA by bus and train via 10, HAVERHILL and FITCHBURG

To get from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 10 bus from Common Street & Union Street station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $22.75. The bus and train schedule from Union St & Common St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

218min$22.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Common Street & Union Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Common Street & Union Street
    ID 8903486
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 10, Train line HAVERHILL, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union St & Common St and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA?

    The 5 bus line goes from Common Street & Union Street station near Union St & Common St in Lawrence to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Union St & Common St and Shirley, MA by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union St & Common St to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Common Street & Union Street stop near Union St & Common St in Lawrence.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union St & Common St and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Mcgovern Transportation Center station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Union St & Common St to Shirley, MA costs $22.75.