How to get from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

From Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA by subway and train

To get from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEEDHAM train from Roslindale Village station to South Station 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 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $21.15. The subway and train schedule from Poplar St @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

143min$21.15
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Roslindale Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roslindale Village
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #626 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 min
  • 8
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Roslindale Village station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $20.45. The subway and train schedule from Poplar St @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

201min$20.45
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 44
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Roslindale Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roslindale Village
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 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 Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA

The distance between Poplar St @ South St and Shirley, MA is approximately 47.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shirley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA

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

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From Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Roslindale Village station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $20.45. The subway and train schedule from Poplar St @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

201min$20.45
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 44
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Roslindale Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roslindale Village
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 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 Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 4, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between Poplar St @ South St and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Roslindale Village station near Poplar St @ South St in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till South Station station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Poplar St @ South St and Shirley, MA by train and subway is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Poplar St @ South St to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Roslindale Village station near Poplar St @ South St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Poplar St @ South St and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the train at the South Station station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Poplar St @ South St to Shirley, MA costs $21.15.

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