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How to get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass 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 21 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

81min$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 Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 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 Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass 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 28 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

88min$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 Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 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 Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA

The distance between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 17.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd 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 Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd

Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd is located at Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Columbia Rd @ Buttonwood St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Savin Hill
  • Andrew

Train stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Newmarket
  • Uphams Corner
  • Jfk/Umass

Bus stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Columbia Rd @ Buttonwood St
  • Dorchester Ave @ Mt Vernon St
  • Dorchester Ave @ Edison Green

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

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

From Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass 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 28 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

88min$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 Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 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 Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd 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 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Jfk/Umass station near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Jfk/Umass station near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The ride from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Reading, MA costs $4.10.