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How to get from North Quincy to Reading by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from North Quincy to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

85min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    26 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    24 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #205 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station Reading
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and HAVERHILL

To get from North Quincy to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

98min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - HAVERHILL
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #205 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station Reading
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Quincy to Reading

The distance between North Quincy, Boston and Reading, Boston is approximately 19.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Quincy to Reading by 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 North Quincy

North Quincy is located at North Quincy, Boston and the nearest public transit station is E Squantum St @ Hancock St.

Subway stations close to North Quincy:

  • Wollaston
  • Milton
  • Butler

Bus stations close to North Quincy:

  • E Squantum St @ Hancock St
  • Holmes St Opp Moscow St
  • Hancock St @ Glover Ave

Ferry stations close to North Quincy:

  • Quincy

Public transit stations close to Reading, Boston

Reading is located at Reading, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Reading.

Train stations close to Reading:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading:

  • Reading
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

Alternative route by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and HAVERHILL

To get from North Quincy to Reading in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

98min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - HAVERHILL
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #205 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station Reading
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Quincy to Reading?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line HAVERHILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Quincy to Reading?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Quincy and Reading?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Quincy to Reading?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near North Quincy in Quincy to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Downtown Crossing station near Reading in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Quincy to Reading by subway and train?

    The total travel time between North Quincy in Quincy and Reading in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near North Quincy to get to Reading?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near North Quincy in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between North Quincy and Reading?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Reading in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from North Quincy to Reading?

    The ride from North Quincy to Reading costs $9.40.

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