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

From Washington Square to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Washington Square to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE C subway from Washington Square station to Boylston 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 45 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Washington Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

105min$6.50
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Washington Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Washington Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Boylston
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    16 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
    43 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 Washington Square to Reading, MA

The distance between Washington Square and Reading, MA is approximately 20.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Square 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 Washington Square to Reading, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE C, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Washington Square 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 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Washington Square to Reading, MA?

    The GREEN LINE C subway line goes from Boylston station near Washington Square in Brookline to Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Chinatown station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Washington Square and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE C subway from the Boylston station near Washington Square in Brookline.

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

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

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

    The ride from Washington Square to Reading, MA costs $6.50.

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