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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 in Reading, 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 Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

95min$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
    17 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
    Malden Center
    8 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
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard to Reading, MA by bus

To get from Harvard to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Broadway @ Gladstone St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus 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 47 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

107min$5.10
Bus - 109109
Bus - 9797
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
    Broadway @ Gladstone St
    ID 5565
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 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 Harvard to Reading, MA

The distance between Harvard, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 16.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 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.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Babcock Street
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St

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 @ Governor Dr.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Governor Dr
  • Salem St @ Libby Ave
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

From Harvard to Reading, MA by bus

To get from Harvard to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Broadway @ Gladstone St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus 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 47 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

107min$5.10
Bus - 109109
Bus - 9797
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
    Broadway @ Gladstone St
    ID 5565
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 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 107 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 97, 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 35 min.

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

    The 109 bus line goes from Linden Square Via Sullivan 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 in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and subway is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 109 bus from the Linden Square Via Sullivan 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 in Reading.

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

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