There are 5 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley by train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
2h 30m$19–25Drive 40.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirleycar 40.1 mi
57 min$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston-BOS to Shirley40.1 mi
57 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirleytaxi 40.1 mi
57 min$130–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Stationbus Sl1
- Take the train from Porter to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
2h 37m$10–19
Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Shirley via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Shirley is 52 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $19 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Shirley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley is 40 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Shirley.
There are 42+ hotels available in Shirley.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Shirley, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Shirley every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
Train from North Station to Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from Porter to Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston-BOS to Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Shirley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





