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 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 15 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

75min$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 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
    Ashmont
  • 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
    30 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 and train

To get from Harvard to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to 160 Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

98min$10.40
Bus - 9696
Bus - 101101
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    160 Main St
    ID 5317
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 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 Harvard to Reading, MA

The distance between Harvard, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 18.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 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 Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • JFK St @ Eliot St

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

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From Harvard to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to 160 Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

98min$10.40
Bus - 9696
Bus - 101101
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    160 Main St
    ID 5317
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 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 Harvard to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 101, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard 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 15 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near Harvard 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 Harvard to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Harvard Square station near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard 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 Harvard to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Harvard to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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