There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Shirley by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
- Take the train from Fitchburg to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
2h 9m$1–8Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
4h 2m$18–29Drive 26.5 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Shirleycar 26.5 mi
31 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester to Shirleytaxi 26.5 mi
31 min$75–95
Worcester to Shirley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Shirley is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Shirley is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Shirley via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Worcester and Shirley is 37 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Shirley without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 9m and costs $1 - $8.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Worcester to Shirley, including transfers.
Worcester to Shirley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
Worcester to Shirley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Shirley is 27 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Worcester to Shirley.
There are 45+ hotels available in Shirley.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Shirley, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Worcester to Shirley via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, and North Station in around 4h 2m.
Train from Fitchburg to Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
Bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.





