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

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

To get from Providence to Reading, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End 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 9 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

129min
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    45 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    19 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
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Public transit directions from Providence to Reading, MA

The distance between Providence and Reading, MA is approximately 59.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Providence to Reading, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct train between Providence 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 2 hr 9 min.

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

    The ACELA train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Providence in Boston to Malden Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Malden Center station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Providence and Reading, MA by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the Back Bay - South End station near Providence in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Malden Center stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

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