How to get from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B43 bus from Russell / Whole Foods station to Haigis Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Russell / Whole Foods may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

236min
Bus - B43B43
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Russell / Whole Foods

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Russell / Whole Foods
  • 2
    Bus - B43B43
    Wait for bus
    B43
    Amherst College Via Umass
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haigis Mall
    ID 73
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Of Massachusetts Amherst
    ID AMH6
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ayer MA
    ID DVN6
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayer
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #435 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    5 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 Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA

The distance between Russell / Whole Foods and Shirley, MA is approximately 73.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shirley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Russell / Whole Foods) and destination (Shirley, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line B43, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Russell / Whole Foods and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA?

    The B43 bus line goes from Haigis Mall station near Russell / Whole Foods in Boston to University Of Massachusetts Amherst station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till University Of Massachusetts Amherst station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Russell / Whole Foods to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Russell / Whole Foods and Shirley, MA by bus and train is about 3 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Russell / Whole Foods to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the B43 bus from the Haigis Mall stop near Russell / Whole Foods in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Russell / Whole Foods and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the University Of Massachusetts Amherst station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

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