How to get from Boston College to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Boston College to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston College 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 College 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

128min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    43 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 College to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston College 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 College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.80.

110min$11.80
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
  • 10
    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 College to Reading, MA

The distance between Boston College, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 22.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College 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 College

Boston College is located at Boston College, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St.

Subway stations close to Boston College:

  • South Street
  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Chiswick Road

Bus stations close to Boston College:

  • Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave Opp South St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South 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 @ Spring St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Spring St
  • Salem St Opp Manning St
  • Salem St @ Winter St

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From Boston College to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston College 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 College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.80.

110min$11.80
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
  • 10
    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 College to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston College to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Reading, MA?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Government Center station near Boston College in Newton 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 College to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston College to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Government Center station near Boston College in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston College 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 College to Reading, MA?

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

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