How to get from Central Avenue to Reading, MA by subway and train?

From Central Avenue to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$9.40
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Avenue to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central Avenue to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St 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 2 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The subway and train schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

122min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 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
    31 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 Central Avenue to Reading, MA

The distance between Central Avenue and Reading, MA is approximately 21.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Avenue to Reading, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Central Avenue to Reading, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Central Avenue to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Avenue) and destination (Reading, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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From Central Avenue to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central Avenue to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St 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 2 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The subway and train schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

122min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 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
    31 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Avenue to Reading, MA?

    The MATTAPAN LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Avenue to Reading, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Central Avenue and Reading, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the MATTAPAN LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Central Avenue to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Central Avenue to Reading, MA costs $9.40.

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