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How to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 17 bus from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

109min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2935
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Andrew
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andrew
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train via 8, ORANGE LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 8 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

151min$16.35
Bus - 88
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Kenmore Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 10
    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 Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA

The distance between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Shirley, MA is approximately 43.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shirley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St) and destination (Shirley, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

Alternative route from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train via 8, ORANGE LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 8 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

151min$16.35
Bus - 88
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Kenmore Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 10
    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 Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 17, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 8, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA?

    The 17 bus line goes from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave station near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston to Andrew station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Andrew station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave stop near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Andrew station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Shirley, MA costs $16.35.