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

From Quincy Center to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Quincy Center to Reading, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the GREENBUSH train from Quincy Center station to South 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 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $10.60. The bus, subway and train schedule from Quincy Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

104min$10.60
Train - GREENBUSH
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - GREENBUSHGREENBUSH
    Wait for train
    GREENBUSH
    #1064 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 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

From Quincy Center to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Quincy Center to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station 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 40 min. The ride fare is $15.90. The bus, subway and train schedule from Quincy Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

100min$15.90
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 9
    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 Quincy Center to Reading, MA

The distance between Quincy Center and Reading, MA is approximately 24.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy Center 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 Quincy Center to Reading, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Quincy Center to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Quincy Center) 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.

From Quincy Center to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Quincy Center to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station 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 40 min. The ride fare is $15.90. The bus, subway and train schedule from Quincy Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

100min$15.90
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    24 min
  • 9
    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 Quincy Center to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Train line GREENBUSH, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct train between Quincy Center 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 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Quincy Center to Reading, MA?

    The GREENBUSH train line goes from South Station station near Quincy Center 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 Quincy Center to Reading, MA by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Quincy Center and Reading, MA by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the GREENBUSH train from the South Station station near Quincy Center in Quincy.

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

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

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

    The ride from Quincy Center to Reading, MA costs $10.60.