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 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 Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Univ. Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

97min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
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 (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    19 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 Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA

The distance between Boston Univ. Central and Reading, MA is approximately 19.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston Univ. Central) 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 Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, 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 37 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 Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station near Reading, MA.

  • 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 and Reading, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 37 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 Stuart St @ Dartmouth St stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • 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 $2.40.

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