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

From Mattapan to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 31 bus from Mattapan 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 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

115min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    16 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
    32 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
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mattapan to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 30, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Mattapan to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 30 bus from Mattapan 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 6 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

126min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    23 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
    32 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
    41 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 Mattapan to Reading, MA

The distance between Mattapan, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 24.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan 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 Mattapan

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

Subway stations close to Mattapan:

  • Central Avenue
  • Capen Street
  • Valley Road

Train stations close to Mattapan:

  • Morton Street
  • Blue Hill Avenue

Bus stations close to Mattapan:

  • Mattapan
  • River St @ Cummings Hwy
  • River St @ Blue Hill Ave

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Eliot St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Washington St @ Eliot St
  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mattapan to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 30, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Mattapan to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 30 bus from Mattapan 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 6 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

126min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    23 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
    32 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
    41 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 Mattapan to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 31, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 30, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mattapan 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 55 min.

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

    The 31 bus line goes from Mattapan station near Mattapan in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Mattapan in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and subway is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 31 bus from the Mattapan stop near Mattapan in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

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

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