How to get from Shirley to Worcester by bus and train?

From Shirley to Worcester by bus and train

To get from Shirley to Worcester in Boston, take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to Fitchburg station. Next, take the CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and train schedule from Shirley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Worcester on the Moovit app.

68min$2.75
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Worcester Union Station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Shirley to Worcester by bus, subway and train

To get from Shirley to Worcester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Shirley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Worcester on the Moovit app.

147min
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    60 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Worcester Union Station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shirley to Worcester

The distance between Shirley, Boston and Worcester, Boston is approximately 38.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shirley to Worcester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Shirley to Worcester

To check the bus and train schedule from Shirley to Worcester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shirley) and destination (Worcester), 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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From Shirley to Worcester by bus, subway and train

To get from Shirley to Worcester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Shirley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Worcester on the Moovit app.

147min
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    60 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Worcester Union Station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shirley to Worcester?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shirley to Worcester?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct train between Shirley and Worcester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Shirley to Worcester in Boston?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #409 | Wachusett station near Shirley to Fitchburg station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fitchburg station near Worcester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shirley to Worcester in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Shirley and Worcester in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Shirley to get to Worcester in Boston?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #409 | Wachusett station near Shirley in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Shirley and Worcester in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Fitchburg stop, which is closest to Worcester in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Shirley to Worcester?

    The ride from Shirley to Worcester costs $2.75.

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