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How to get from Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Malden Center station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    38 min
  • 6
    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 Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA

The distance between Back Bay - South End, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 17.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay - South End 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 Back Bay - South End

Back Bay - South End is located at Back Bay - South End, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station.

Subway stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Copley
  • Prudential
  • Symphony

Bus stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station
  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Back Bay

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 @ Spring St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Spring St
  • Salem St Opp Manning St
  • Salem St @ Winter St

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay - South End and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay - South End in Boston to Malden Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Malden Center station near Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay - South End in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay - South End to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay - South End in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay - South End and Reading, MA?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay - South End to Reading, MA costs $4.10.