The average train between Shirley and Boston takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Shirley to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Shirley and Boston. The earliest departure is at 2:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Shirley is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shirley to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Shirley to Boston. However, there are services departing from Shirley station and arriving at Boston station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Shirley to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mastic-Shirley station.
Shirley to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Shirley and Boston is 229.3 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Mastic-Shirley to Boston via Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 12m.