How to get from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Parker St @ Boylston St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 553 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $7.45. The bus and train schedule from 280 Boylston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

163min$7.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Parker St @ Boylston St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parker St @ Boylston St
    ID 8499
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 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 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA

The distance between 280 Boylston St and Shirley, MA is approximately 38.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 280 Boylston 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 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (280 Boylston 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 553, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between 280 Boylston St and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA?

    The 52 bus line goes from Parker St @ Boylston St station near 280 Boylston St in Newton to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Centre St @ Jefferson St station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 280 Boylston St and Shirley, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 280 Boylston St to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Parker St @ Boylston St stop near 280 Boylston St in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 280 Boylston St and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Centre St @ Jefferson St station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from 280 Boylston St to Shirley, MA costs $7.45.

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