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

From Bowdoin to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Bowdoin to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE subway from Bowdoin station to State Street 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 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

67min$4.10
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Bowdoin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Bowdoin
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    17 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

Alternative route from Bowdoin to Reading, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Bowdoin to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Haymarket 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 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Haymarket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haymarket
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    16 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
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Public transit directions from Bowdoin to Reading, MA

The distance between Bowdoin, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 14.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin

Bowdoin is located at Bowdoin, Reading and the nearest public transit station is State Street.

Subway stations close to Bowdoin:

  • State Street
  • Haymarket
  • Government Center

Train stations close to Bowdoin:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to Bowdoin:

  • Congress St Opp North St
  • North Station - Lomasney Way @ Causeway St
  • Portland St @ Causeway St

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Salem St Opp Manning St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St Opp Manning St
  • Salem St @ Winter St
  • Salem St @ Spring St

Alternative route from Bowdoin to Reading, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Bowdoin to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Haymarket 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 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Haymarket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haymarket
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    16 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bowdoin to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Bowdoin 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 7 min.

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

    The BLUE LINE subway line goes from Wonderland station near Bowdoin in Boston to State Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till State Street station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Bowdoin in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE subway from the Wonderland station near Bowdoin in Boston.

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

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

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

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

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

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