How to get from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

From South Station Boston to Shirley, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The subway and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

93min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

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

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA by subway and train via ORANGE LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The subway and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 7
    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 South Station Boston to Shirley, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Shirley, MA is approximately 40.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Shirley, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Boston) 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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Alternative route from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA by subway and train via ORANGE LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The subway and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 7
    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 South Station Boston to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Alewife station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Shirley, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Boston to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Boston and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • When is the first train from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA?

    The first train from South Station Boston in Boston to Shirley, MA in Shirley is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 2:20 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Shirley, MA costs $14.65.

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