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How to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

From South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station to 16 Eliot St 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 47 min. The ride fare is $16.35. The bus, subway and train schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

107min$16.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
    ID 1030
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16 Eliot St
    ID 2565
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    220 yd • 3 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

From South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Washington St @ Foster St station to Centre St @ Jefferson 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 45 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The bus, subway and train schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

105min$11.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Foster St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Foster St
    ID 974
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 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 South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA

The distance between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St and Shirley, MA is approximately 40.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South 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 South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South 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.

From South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Washington St @ Foster St station to Centre St @ Jefferson 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 45 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The bus, subway and train schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

105min$11.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Foster St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Foster St
    ID 974
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 min
  • 10
    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 Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 558, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South 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 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The 86 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St in Boston to 16 Eliot St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till 16 Eliot St station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St and Shirley, MA by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd stop near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the 16 Eliot St station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Shirley, MA costs $16.35.