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

From Back Bay to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Oak Grove station. Next, 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 4 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

64min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    30 min
  • 7
    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 Back Bay to Reading, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Reading, MA is approximately 16.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Reading, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Grove station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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