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

From Longwood to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Longwood to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 19 bus from Brookline Ave @ Short St station to Ruggles 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 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Brookline Ave @ Short St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookline Ave @ Short St
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Longwood to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 47, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Longwood to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 47 bus from Brookline Ave @ Short St station to Ruggles 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 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

94min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Brookline Ave @ Short St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookline Ave @ Short St
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 10
    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 Longwood to Reading, MA

The distance between Longwood, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 18.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Longwood 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 Longwood

Longwood is located at Longwood, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Hawes Street.

Subway stations close to Longwood:

  • Hawes Street
  • Kent Street
  • Saint Marys Street

Bus stations close to Longwood:

  • Hawes Street - 1089 Beacon St
  • Hawes Street
  • Brookline Ave @ Short 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 @ Spring St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Longwood to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 47, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Longwood to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 47 bus from Brookline Ave @ Short St station to Ruggles 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 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

94min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Brookline Ave @ Short St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookline Ave @ Short St
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 10
    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 Longwood to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 19, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 47, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The 19 bus line goes from Brookline Ave @ Short St station near Longwood in Brookline to Fields Corner station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Fields Corner station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Longwood in Brookline and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and subway is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 19 bus from the Brookline Ave @ Short St stop near Longwood in Brookline.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fields Corner stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

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

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