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 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

63min$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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    30 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
    33 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 63 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Reading, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 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 3 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 Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Washington St @ Grove St 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 3 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 Washington St @ Grove St 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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