How to get from Harvard to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Harvard to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Sullivan Square 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 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

78min$5.80
Bus - 109109
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Linden Square Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harvard to Reading, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Harvard to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 19 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

79min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 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
    33 min
  • 9
    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 Harvard to Reading, MA

The distance between Harvard and Reading, MA is approximately 15.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard 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 Harvard to Reading, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harvard to Reading, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Harvard to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 19 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

79min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 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
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 109, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard to Reading, MA?

    The 109 bus line goes from Sullivan Square station near Harvard in Cambridge to Sullivan Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Sullivan Square station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard and Reading, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the 109 bus from the Sullivan Square stop near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard and Reading, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Sullivan Square stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Harvard to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Harvard to Reading, MA costs $5.80.

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