How to get from Salem to Reading, MA by train?

From Salem to Reading, MA by train

To get from Salem to Reading, MA in Reading, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $15.00. The train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

96min$15.00
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salem to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Salem to Reading, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station 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 22 min. The ride fare is $12.10. The train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

142min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 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
    11 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 Salem to Reading, MA

The distance between Salem and Reading, MA is approximately 29.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Reading, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Salem to Reading, MA

To check the train schedule from Salem to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salem) and destination (Reading, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, 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 train schedules.

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From Salem to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Salem to Reading, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station 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 22 min. The ride fare is $12.10. The train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

142min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 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
    11 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 Salem to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem to Reading, MA?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #24 | North Station station near Salem in Salem to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem to Reading, MA by train?

    The total travel time between Salem and Reading, MA by train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #24 | North Station station near Salem in Salem.

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

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from Salem to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Salem to Reading, MA costs $15.00.

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