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

From Arlington to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Oak Grove station. Next, 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 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Arlington to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Malden Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

76min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 6
    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 Arlington to Reading, MA

The distance between Arlington, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 15.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington 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 Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Arlington.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Boylston
  • Copley
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington
  • Arlington St @ Saint James Ave
  • Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

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

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Washington St @ Eliot St

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From Arlington to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Arlington to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Malden Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

76min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 6
    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 Arlington to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Arlington and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Chinatown station near Arlington in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Grove station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Chinatown station near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Arlington and Reading, MA?

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

  • When is the first train from Arlington to Reading, MA?

    The first train from Arlington in Boston to Reading, MA in Reading is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 2:00 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Arlington to Reading, MA?

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

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