How to get from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

86min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Back Bay Via Copley (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA by bus and subway via CT2, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the CT2 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

91min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - CT2CT2
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd
    ID 1810
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Sullivan (Limited Stops)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 10
    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 Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA

The distance between Boston Univ. Central, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 17.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Univ. Central 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 Boston Univ. Central

Boston Univ. Central is located at Boston Univ. Central, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd.

Subway stations close to Boston Univ. Central:

  • Fenway
  • Boston Univ. West
  • Saint Marys Street

Bus stations close to Boston Univ. Central:

  • Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd
  • George Sherman Union
  • Mountfort St @ Lenox St

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

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

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Salem St @ Governor Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA by bus and subway via CT2, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the CT2 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

91min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - CT2CT2
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd
    ID 1810
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Sullivan (Limited Stops)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 10
    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 Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line CT2, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Univ. Central and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA?

    The GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus line goes from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station near Boston Univ. Central in Boston to Back Bay Via Copley (Shuttle) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Back Bay Via Copley (Shuttle) station near Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Boston Univ. Central in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and subway is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Univ. Central to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus from the Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St stop near Boston Univ. Central in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Univ. Central and Reading, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Back Bay Via Copley (Shuttle) stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA costs $5.80.

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