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

From Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 59 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Crossing may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

59min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Crossing
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Crossing may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

60min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Crossing
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #223 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 min
  • 6
    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 Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA

The distance between Downtown Crossing and Reading, MA is approximately 14.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA

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

To get from Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Crossing may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

60min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Crossing
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #223 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 min
  • 6
    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 Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Crossing and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Downtown Crossing in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Grove station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Crossing and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Downtown Crossing in Boston.

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

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

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

    The first train from Downtown Crossing in Boston to Reading, MA in Reading is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 1:55 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Downtown Crossing to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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