How to get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 16 bus from Columbia Rd @ Washington St station to Forest Hills 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 42 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Columbia Rd @ Washington St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

102min$2.40
Bus - 1616
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Columbia Rd @ Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Washington St
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    40 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
    30 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
    44 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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA

The distance between Columbia Rd @ Washington St and Reading, MA is approximately 23.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Rd @ Washington St 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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia Rd @ Washington St) 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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 16, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia Rd @ Washington St 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 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA?

    The 16 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Columbia Rd @ Washington St in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Columbia Rd @ Washington St and Reading, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia Rd @ Washington St to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Columbia Rd @ Washington St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbia Rd @ Washington St and Reading, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Reading, MA costs $2.40.

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