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

From Chestnut Hill to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chestnut Hill to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 51 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Ackers Ave station to Forest Hills 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Chestnut Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

167min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Ackers Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Ackers Ave
    ID 11845
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    30 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
    44 min
  • 9
    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 Chestnut Hill to Reading, MA

The distance between Chestnut Hill and Reading, MA is approximately 30.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chestnut Hill 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Chestnut Hill to Reading, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 51, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chestnut Hill and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chestnut Hill to Reading, MA?

    The 51 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Ackers Ave station near Chestnut Hill in Newton to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Chestnut Hill and Reading, MA by bus and subway is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chestnut Hill to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Ackers Ave stop near Chestnut Hill in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

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

    The ride from Chestnut Hill to Reading, MA costs $2.40.

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