How to get from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 36 bus from Spring St @ Charles River Loop station to Forest Hills 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 15 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from Charles River Loop may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

135min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Spring St @ Charles River Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring St @ Charles River Loop
    ID 774
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    20 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 Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA

The distance between Charles River Loop and Shirley, MA is approximately 49.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charles River Loop 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 Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charles River Loop) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 36, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charles River Loop 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 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA?

    The 36 bus line goes from Spring St @ Charles River Loop station near Charles River Loop in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Forest Hills station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Charles River Loop and Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charles River Loop to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Spring St @ Charles River Loop stop near Charles River Loop in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charles River Loop and Shirley, MA?

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

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Charles River Loop to Shirley, MA costs $16.35.

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