How to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.45. The bus and train schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

96min$7.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Main St @ Merchants Row

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Cedarwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard 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 41 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus and train schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

101min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 18178
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | 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
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Public transit directions from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA

The distance between Watertown Sq Terminal and Shirley, MA is approximately 32.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watertown Sq Terminal 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 Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Watertown Sq Terminal) 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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From Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard 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 41 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus and train schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

101min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 18178
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 70, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 71, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watertown Sq Terminal and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The 70 bus line goes from Main St @ Merchants Row station near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Cedarwood station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cedarwood station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Watertown Sq Terminal and Shirley, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watertown Sq Terminal to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Main St @ Merchants Row stop near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watertown Sq Terminal and Shirley, MA?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Watertown Sq Terminal to Shirley, MA costs $7.45.

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