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 you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 10 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta 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 23 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    City Point Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
    ID 176
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    34 min
  • 10
    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 Arlington to Reading, MA

The distance between Arlington and Reading, MA is approximately 16.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Arlington to Reading, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 10, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington 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 23 min.

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

    The 10 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Arlington in Boston to Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Reading, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 10 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St stop near Arlington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

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

    The last train from Arlington in Boston to Reading, MA in Reading is the Haverhill line. It leaves the North Station at 5:40 PM.

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

    The ride from Arlington to Reading, MA costs $2.40.

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