How to get from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Needham St @ Columbia Ave station to Watertown St @ Chapel St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $7.45. The bus and train schedule from Needham St @ Columbia Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

94min$7.45
Bus - 5959
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Needham St @ Columbia Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Needham St @ Columbia Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8171
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Waltham Station
    ID 88333
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 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 Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA

The distance between Needham St @ Columbia Ave and Shirley, MA is approximately 35.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham St @ Columbia Ave 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 Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham St @ Columbia Ave) 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 Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 558, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Needham St @ Columbia Ave and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA?

    The 59 bus line goes from Watertown St @ Chapel St station near Needham St @ Columbia Ave in Newton to Carter St Opp Waltham Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Carter St Opp Waltham Station near Shirley, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Needham St @ Columbia Ave and Shirley, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the Watertown St @ Chapel St stop near Needham St @ Columbia Ave in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Carter St Opp Waltham Station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Shirley, MA costs $7.45.

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