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 in Reading, 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 Washington St @ Grove St station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

84min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE 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
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 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
    Oak Grove
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train 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 HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

92min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 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
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 21.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 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.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Reading and the nearest public transit station is Alewife.

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • Alewife
  • Alewife Station (Depart)

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Salem St @ Winter St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

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

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

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train 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 HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

92min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 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
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • 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 24 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 Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 24 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 Ashmont stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • 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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