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

From Porter to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Porter to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Downtown Crossing 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 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

90min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Porter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Porter
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 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
    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

From Porter to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Porter to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Porter 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 26 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

86min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Porter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Porter
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 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
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 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 Porter to Reading, MA

The distance between Porter, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 21.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Porter 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 Porter

Porter is located at Porter, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave.

Subway stations close to Porter:

  • Magoun Station
  • Gilman Square
  • Harvard Square

Bus stations close to Porter:

  • Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd

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 @ Libby Ave.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Libby Ave
  • Salem St @ Governor Dr
  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

From Porter to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Porter to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Porter 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 26 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

86min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Porter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Porter
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 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
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 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 Porter to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Porter 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 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Porter to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Porter in Cambridge 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 in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Porter in Cambridge and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Porter in Cambridge.

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

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

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

    The ride from Porter to Reading, MA costs $4.10.