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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 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston Univ. Central station to Park Street 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 43 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

103min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Boston Univ. Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston Univ. Central
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 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
    15 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
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston Univ. Central station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

95min$9.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Boston Univ. Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston Univ. Central
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 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 19.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 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 @ St Mary's St.

Subway stations close to Boston Univ. Central:

  • Boston Univ. East
  • Saint Marys Street
  • Blandford Street

Bus stations close to Boston Univ. Central:

  • Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
  • Marsh Plaza
  • Commonwealth Ave @ Carlton St

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 @ Libby Ave.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Libby Ave
  • Salem St @ Governor Dr
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

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

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston Univ. Central station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

95min$9.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Boston Univ. Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston Univ. Central
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 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 103 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, 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 95 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Government Center station near Boston Univ. Central in Boston to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Park Street station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Boston Univ. Central in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Government Center station near Boston Univ. Central in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Park Street stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The ride from Boston Univ. Central to Reading, MA costs $4.10.