How to get from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Union Sq station to Elm St @ Hancock St station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The bus and train schedule from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

97min$13.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Union Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Union Sq
    ID 2612
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 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 Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA

The distance between Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St and Shirley, MA is approximately 37.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St 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 Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St) 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 Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 87, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA?

    The 87 bus line goes from Somerville Ave @ Union Sq station near Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St in Somerville to Elm St @ Hancock St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Elm St @ Hancock St station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St and Shirley, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Somerville Ave @ Union Sq stop near Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Elm St @ Hancock St station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA costs $13.95.

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