How to get from Reading to Boston University by bus, subway and train?

Reading to Boston University - Train Schedule

The HAVERHILL train from Reading to Boston University departs once a day at 8:18 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 13 min.

From Reading to Boston University by bus, subway and train

To get from Reading to Boston University in Brookline, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Reading station to Oak Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 85 bus from Ruggles station to Mountfort St @ Carlton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

73min$9.40
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8585
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Carlton St
    ID 11809
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston University
    Walk to
    Boston University
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reading to Boston University

The distance between Reading, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 17.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Boston University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brookline – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Reading to Boston University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Reading to Boston University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Reading) and destination (Boston University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Boston University?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 85.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading and Boston University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Boston University?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Oak Grove station near Reading in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ruggles station near Boston University in Brookline.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Boston University by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Reading in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Reading to get to Boston University?

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Oak Grove station near Reading in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Reading and Boston University?

    Get off the train at the Ruggles stop, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Reading to Boston University?

    The ride from Reading to Boston University costs $9.40.

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