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

From Chelsea to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 104 bus from Spruce St @ Everett Ave station to Malden Center 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 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 104104
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Spruce St @ Everett Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce St @ Everett Ave
    ID 5648
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 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
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelsea to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 111, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Chelsea to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 111 bus from Third St @ Chestnut St station to N Washington St @ Medford 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 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 111111
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Third St @ Chestnut St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third St @ Chestnut St
    ID 5607
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    14 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
    33 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 Chelsea to Reading, MA

The distance between Chelsea and Reading, MA is approximately 13.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea 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 Chelsea to Reading, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Chelsea to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chelsea) 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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Alternative route from Chelsea to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 111, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Chelsea to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 111 bus from Third St @ Chestnut St station to N Washington St @ Medford 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 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 111111
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Third St @ Chestnut St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third St @ Chestnut St
    ID 5607
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    14 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
    33 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 Chelsea to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 104, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 111, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea 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 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Reading, MA?

    The 104 bus line goes from Spruce St @ Everett Ave station near Chelsea in Chelsea to Malden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Malden station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Reading, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 104 bus from the Spruce St @ Everett Ave stop near Chelsea in Chelsea.

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

    Get off the bus at the Malden stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Reading, MA costs $5.80.

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