How to get from Reading to Orleans by bus and subway?

From Reading to Orleans by bus and subway

To get from Reading to Orleans in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 subway lines: take the 137 bus from Lincoln St @ Reading Depot station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the RED LINE subway, then the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Transportation Center Hyannis station to Main Street And Route 6a - Cvs Orleans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Orleans
Leaves from Lincoln St @ Reading Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reading
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    23 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    95 min
  • 12
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Provincetown
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Street And Route 6a - Cvs Orleans
    30 min
  • 14
    Walk to Orleans
    Walk to
    Orleans
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reading to Orleans by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE, SL4, PETER PAN and PETER PAN

To get from Reading to Orleans in Boston, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Lincoln St @ Reading Depot station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the SL4 bus, then the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Transportation Center Hyannis station to Main Street And Route 6a - Cvs Orleans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Orleans
Leaves from Lincoln St @ Reading Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reading
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chinatown
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Essex St
    ID 6537
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    95 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Provincetown
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Street And Route 6a - Cvs Orleans
    30 min
  • 15
    Walk to Orleans
    Walk to
    Orleans
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reading to Orleans

The distance between Reading, Boston and Orleans, Boston is approximately 108.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Orleans by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Reading

Reading is located at Reading, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln St @ Reading Depot.

Train stations close to Reading:

  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading:

  • Lincoln St @ Reading Depot
  • Reading
  • Washington St @ Eliot St

Public transit stations close to Orleans, Boston

Orleans is located at Orleans, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Stop & Shop, Orleans.

Bus stations close to Orleans:

  • Stop & Shop, Orleans
  • Main Street/Land Ho, Orleans
  • Main Street/Cvs/Mobil, Orleans

Related Routes

Alternative route from Reading to Orleans by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE, SL4, PETER PAN and PETER PAN

To get from Reading to Orleans in Boston, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Lincoln St @ Reading Depot station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the SL4 bus, then the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Transportation Center Hyannis station to Main Street And Route 6a - Cvs Orleans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Orleans
Leaves from Lincoln St @ Reading Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reading
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chinatown
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Essex St
    ID 6537
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    95 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Provincetown
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Street And Route 6a - Cvs Orleans
    30 min
  • 15
    Walk to Orleans
    Walk to
    Orleans
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 137, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN.

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

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 137, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line SL4, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Reading and Orleans in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Reading to Orleans in Boston?

    The 137 bus line goes from Oak Grove station near Reading to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines till Washington St @ Grove St station near Orleans in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Reading and Orleans in Boston by bus and subway is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Reading to get to Orleans in Boston?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Oak Grove stop near Reading in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Reading and Orleans in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St stop, which is closest to Orleans in Boston.