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How to get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

From Needham Center to Shirley, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave station to Watertown St @ Chapel St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 558 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shirley, MA on the Moovit app.

166min$11.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Shirley, MA
Leaves from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave
    ID 81437
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8171
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Waltham Station
    ID 88333
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shirley, MA
    Walk to
    Shirley, MA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Center to Shirley, MA

The distance between Needham Center and Shirley, MA is approximately 39.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center to Shirley, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shirley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Needham Center to Shirley, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham Center to Shirley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham Center) and destination (Shirley, MA), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham Center to Shirley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 558, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Needham Center and Shirley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Needham Center to Shirley, MA?

    The 59 bus line goes from Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave station near Needham Center in Needham to Watertown St @ Chapel St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Watertown St @ Chapel St station near Shirley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Center to Shirley, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Needham Center and Shirley, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Needham Center to get to Shirley, MA?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave stop near Needham Center in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Needham Center and Shirley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown St @ Chapel St station, which is closest to Shirley, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Needham Center to Shirley, MA?

    The ride from Needham Center to Shirley, MA costs $11.70.

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