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 bus lines and one subway line: take the 501 bus from Washington St @ Brock 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

125min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Brock St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Brock St
    ID 975
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    27 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
    Malden Center
    20 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
    41 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 bus, subway and train

To get from Boston College to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 501 bus from Washington St @ Brock St station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St 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 48 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

108min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Brock St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Brock St
    ID 975
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    22 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
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | 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 College to Reading, MA

The distance between Boston College, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 25.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 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:

  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Chiswick Road
  • Cleveland Circle

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 Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Salem St @ Winter St

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From Boston College to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston College to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 501 bus from Washington St @ Brock St station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St 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 48 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

108min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Brock St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Brock St
    ID 975
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    22 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
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | 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 College to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 501, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 501, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston College 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 5 min.

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

    The 501 bus line goes from Washington St @ Brock St station near Boston College in Newton to Downtown Via Copley (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Downtown Via Copley (Express) station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and subway is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the Washington St @ Brock St stop near Boston College in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Via Copley (Express) stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The ride from Boston College to Reading, MA costs $8.35.

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