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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Oxford to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Main St + Sigourne St station to Hub Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Lincoln St @ Reading Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Main St + Sigourne St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    87 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Lincoln St @ Reading Depot
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Reading Depot
    ID 29253
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 42, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ORANGE LINE and HAVERHILL

To get from Oxford to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Main St + Sigourne St station to Hub Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Leaves from Main St + Sigourne St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    87 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    26 min
  • 9
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #207 | Haverhill
  • 10
    Ride to train station Reading
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oxford to Reading

The distance between Oxford, Boston and Reading, Boston is approximately 73.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oxford to Reading by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oxford

Oxford is located at Oxford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St + Sigourne St.

Bus stations close to Oxford:

  • Main St + Sigourne St

Public transit stations close to Reading, Boston

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
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Washington St @ Eliot St

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 42, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ORANGE LINE and HAVERHILL

To get from Oxford to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Main St + Sigourne St station to Hub Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Leaves from Main St + Sigourne St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    87 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    26 min
  • 9
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #207 | Haverhill
  • 10
    Ride to train station Reading
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line HAVERHILL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Hub Center station near Oxford to Hub Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line till Hub Center station near Reading in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Oxford and Reading in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the Hub Center stop near Oxford in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hub Center stop, which is closest to Reading in Boston.

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