How to get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

From Needham Center to Shirley, MA by subway and train

To get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South 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 38 min. The ride fare is $21.65. The subway and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

158min$21.65
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #626 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 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

From Needham Center to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Chapel St @ Great Plain 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 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The subway and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

166min$11.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave
    ID 81437
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail 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
    #413 | 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 Center to Shirley, MA

The distance between Needham Center and Shirley, MA is approximately 53.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center 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 Needham Center to Shirley, MA

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

To get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Chapel St @ Great Plain 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 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The subway and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

166min$11.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave
    ID 81437
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail 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
    #413 | 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 558, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Center to Shirley, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #626 | South Station station near Needham Center in Needham to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till South Station station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Center to Shirley, MA by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Needham Center and Shirley, MA by train and subway is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham Center to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #626 | South Station station near Needham Center in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Center and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the train at the South Station station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Needham Center to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Needham Center to Shirley, MA costs $21.65.

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