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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 @ Stone Ave 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 @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    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
    250 yd • 3 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

Alternative route from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA by bus and train via 109, 83 and FITCHBURG

To get from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Washington St @ Beacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $15.65. 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.

102min$15.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 8383
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Harvard Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Beacon St
    ID 2546
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beacon St @ Washington St
    ID 2455
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Rindge Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq)
    ID 2460
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 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 Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA

The distance between Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St and Shirley, MA is approximately 37.77 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA by bus and train via 109, 83 and FITCHBURG

To get from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Washington St @ Beacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $15.65. 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.

102min$15.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 8383
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Harvard Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Beacon St
    ID 2546
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beacon St @ Washington St
    ID 2455
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Rindge Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq)
    ID 2460
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 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 Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 83, 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 @ Stone Ave station near Union Square - Somerville Ave @ Prospect St in Somerville to Arlington Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Arlington Center 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 @ Stone Ave 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 Arlington Center 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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