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

From Butler to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Butler to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 21 bus from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd station to Forest Hills 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 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Butler may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

130min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
    ID 537
    0.68 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    32 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
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Butler to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Butler to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 46 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Butler may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    0.97 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 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 Butler to Reading, MA

The distance between Butler, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 25.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Butler 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 Butler to Reading, MA

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

To get from Butler to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 46 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Butler may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    0.97 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 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 Butler to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Butler and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

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

    The 21 bus line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd station near Butler in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Butler in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and subway is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd stop near Butler in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The ride from Butler to Reading, MA costs $5.80.

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