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

From North Quincy to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from North Quincy to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy 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 16 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

76min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 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

From North Quincy to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from North Quincy to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

89min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 8
    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 North Quincy to Reading, MA

The distance between North Quincy and Reading, MA is approximately 21.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Quincy 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.

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From North Quincy to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from North Quincy to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

89min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 8
    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 North Quincy to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Quincy 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 16 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Quincy to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near North Quincy in Quincy 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.

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

    The total travel time between North Quincy and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near North Quincy to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near North Quincy in Quincy.

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

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

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

    The ride from North Quincy to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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