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How to get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

From S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 12 bus from S. Main St. @ Union St. station to Ashmont 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 31 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

151min$14.65
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from S. Main St. @ Union St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    S. Main St. @ Union St.
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | 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

Alternative route from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train via 240, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 240 bus from 32 S Main St station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 46 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

166min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from 32 S Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32 S Main St
    ID 4250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    32 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
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Public transit directions from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA

The distance between S. Main St. @ Union St. and Shirley, MA is approximately 55.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S. Main St. @ Union St. 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 S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (S. Main St. @ Union St.) 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.

Alternative route from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train via 240, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 240 bus from 32 S Main St station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 46 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

166min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from 32 S Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32 S Main St
    ID 4250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    32 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 12, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 240, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between S. Main St. @ Union St. 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 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA?

    The 12 bus line goes from Ashmont station near S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph to Ashmont Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Ashmont Station station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between S. Main St. @ Union St. and Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S. Main St. @ Union St. to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Ashmont stop near S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between S. Main St. @ Union St. and Shirley, MA?

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

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Shirley, MA costs $14.65.