How to get from Harvard Square to Reading, MA by bus?

From Harvard Square to Reading, MA by bus

To get from Harvard Square to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Broadway @ Everett Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 104 bus 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 36 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

96min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 104104
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Linden Square Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Everett Sq
    ID 5695
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    17 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

Alternative route from Harvard Square to Reading, MA by bus via 109, 97 and 137

To get from Harvard Square to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Broadway @ Gladstone St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus 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 48 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

108min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 9797
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Linden Square Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Gladstone St
    ID 5565
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 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 Harvard Square to Reading, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 18.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Reading, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Salem St @ Libby Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harvard Square to Reading, MA by bus via 109, 97 and 137

To get from Harvard Square to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Broadway @ Gladstone St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus 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 48 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

108min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 9797
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Linden Square Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Gladstone St
    ID 5565
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 104, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 97, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard Square to Reading, MA?

    The 109 bus line goes from Harvard station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Linden Square Via Sullivan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Linden Square Via Sullivan station near Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Reading, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Reading, MA in Reading by bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard Square to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the 109 bus from the Harvard stop near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard Square and Reading, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Linden Square Via Sullivan stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard Square to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Reading, MA costs $5.10.

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