What is the cheapest way to get from South Station to Shirley?

The cheapest way to get from South Station to Shirley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Shirley?

The fastest way to get from South Station to Shirley is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between South Station and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fitchburg MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between South Station and Shirley?

No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Shirley via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from South Station to Shirley?

The distance between South Station and Shirley is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.

How do I travel from South Station to Shirley without a car?

The best way to get from South Station to Shirley without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 13m and costs $8 - $16.

How long does it take to get from South Station to Shirley?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from South Station to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Station to Shirley bus from?

South Station to Shirley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the South Station to Shirley train from?

South Station to Shirley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Where does the South Station to Shirley bus arrive?

South Station to Shirley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.

Where does the South Station to Shirley train arrive?

South Station to Shirley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.

Can I drive from South Station to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Shirley is 39 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from South Station to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 38+ hotels available in Shirley.

South Station to Shirley - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Shirley by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Station to Portersubway Red Line
2. Take the train from Porter to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
2h 13m
$8–15
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 8m
$10–25
Drive 38.8 mi
1. Drive from South Station to Shirleycar 38.8 mi
56 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Station to Shirleytaxi 38.8 mi
56 min
$120–150

South Station to Shirley by subway and train

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.5 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Shirley, MA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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