How to get from Reading to Cambridge by subway and train?

From Reading to Cambridge by subway and train

To get from Reading to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: 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 RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

56min$9.40
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reading to Cambridge by subway and train via HAVERHILL, GREEN LINE E and RED LINE

To get from Reading to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the HAVERHILL train from Reading station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

75min$9.40
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED LINE
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
    North Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reading to Cambridge

The distance between Reading, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 16.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Cambridge by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Reading to Cambridge

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

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Alternative route from Reading to Cambridge by subway and train via HAVERHILL, GREEN LINE E and RED LINE

To get from Reading to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the HAVERHILL train from Reading station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

75min$9.40
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED LINE
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
    North Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reading to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Cambridge in Boston?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from #1220 | North Station station near Reading to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Oak Grove station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Cambridge in Boston by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Reading and Cambridge in Boston by train and subway is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the #1220 | North Station station near Reading in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Oak Grove station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Reading to Cambridge?

    The ride from Reading to Cambridge costs $9.40.

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