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

From Spencer to Reading by bus, subway and train

To get from Spencer to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one subway line: take the 33 bus from Main St + Spencer Center 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 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Main St + Spencer Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St + Spencer Center
    ID 8040
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    46 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
    #512 | 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
    27 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
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Spencer to Reading by bus, subway and train via 33, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ORANGE LINE and HAVERHILL

To get from Spencer to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 33 bus from Main St + Spencer Center 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 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Leaves from Main St + Spencer Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St + Spencer Center
    ID 8040
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    46 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
    #512 | 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
    25 min
  • 9
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #209 | 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 Spencer to Reading

The distance between Spencer, Boston and Reading, Boston is approximately 72.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spencer 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 Spencer

Spencer is located at Spencer, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St + Spencer Center.

Bus stations close to Spencer:

  • Main St + Spencer Center
  • Spencer (E)
  • Spencer (W)

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Spencer to Reading by bus, subway and train via 33, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ORANGE LINE and HAVERHILL

To get from Spencer to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 33 bus from Main St + Spencer Center 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 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Leaves from Main St + Spencer Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St + Spencer Center
    ID 8040
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    46 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
    #512 | 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
    25 min
  • 9
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #209 | 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 Spencer to Reading?

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Spencer 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 4 hr 24 min.

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

    The 33 bus line goes from Main St + Spencer Center station near Spencer 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 Spencer to Reading in Boston by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Spencer and Reading in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 4 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 33 bus from the Main St + Spencer Center stop near Spencer in Boston.

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

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

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