How to get from Forest Hills to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Forest Hills to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills station to Ruggles 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 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

93min$6.50
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Hills to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from Forest Hills station to Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway 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 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

102min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Jackson Square (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway
    ID 9070007
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    10 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
    26 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 Forest Hills to Reading, MA

The distance between Forest Hills, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 21.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • South St @ Spalding St
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage

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:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

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

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From Forest Hills to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from Forest Hills station to Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway 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 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

102min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Jackson Square (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway
    ID 9070007
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    10 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
    26 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 Forest Hills to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Hills to Reading, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston to #5620 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #5620 | South Station station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest Hills to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Forest Hills and Reading, MA?

    Get off the train at the #5620 | South Station stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The ride from Forest Hills to Reading, MA costs $6.50.

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