How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

92min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Reading, MA is approximately 22.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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