How to get from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Downtown Crossing 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 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Charles/Mgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Charles/Mgh
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 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 Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station 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 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

72min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    0.72 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    14 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 Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA

The distance between Charles/Mgh, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 15.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charles/Mgh 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 Charles/Mgh

Charles/Mgh is located at Charles/Mgh, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Charles/Mgh - 325 Cambridge St.

Subway stations close to Charles/Mgh:

  • Bowdoin
  • Science Park / West End
  • Park Street

Train stations close to Charles/Mgh:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to Charles/Mgh:

  • Charles/Mgh - 325 Cambridge St
  • Charles/Mgh - Cambridge St @ Lindall Pl
  • Charles St @ Beacon 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 @ Winter St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Winter St
  • Salem St Opp Manning St
  • Salem St @ Libby Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station 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 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

72min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    0.72 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    14 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 Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Charles/Mgh 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 9 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Charles/Mgh in Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Charles/Mgh in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Charles/Mgh to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Charles/Mgh in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • When is the first train from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA?

    The first train from Charles/Mgh 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 Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Charles/Mgh to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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