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How to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

From South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The subway and train schedule from South Station Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

95min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Moody St @ Carter St station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The subway and train schedule from South Station Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

107min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal and Shirley, MA is approximately 41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Bus Terminal 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Bus Terminal) 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.

Related Routes

From South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA in Shirley, take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Moody St @ Carter St station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The subway and train schedule from South Station Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

107min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 min
  • 7
    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 South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 505, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Bus Terminal 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 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Alewife station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between South Station Bus Terminal and Shirley, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Bus Terminal to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Bus Terminal and Shirley, MA?

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

  • When is the first train from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The first train from South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Shirley, MA in Shirley is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 2:20 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from South Station Bus Terminal to Shirley, MA costs $14.65.

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