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How to get from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

From Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End 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 43 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The subway and train schedule from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

103min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    8 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

Alternative route from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA by subway and train via FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End 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 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $17.05. The subway and train schedule from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

105min$17.05
Walk to train station
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | 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 Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA

The distance between Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St and Shirley, MA is approximately 41.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St 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 Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St) 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.

Alternative route from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA by subway and train via FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End 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 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $17.05. The subway and train schedule from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

105min$17.05
Walk to train station
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | 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 Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St 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 43 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Oak Grove station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St and Shirley, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Back Bay - South End station near Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St and Shirley, MA?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St to Shirley, MA costs $14.65.