How to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA by bus and train?

From Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train 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 43 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

163min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    78 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1231 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malden Center
    11 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to North Station 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 43 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

163min$16.35
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 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
    11 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
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Public transit directions from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA

The distance between Shirley Mbta Station, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 54.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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
  • Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

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From Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to North Station 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 43 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

163min$16.35
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 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
    11 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct train between Shirley Mbta Station and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley and Reading, MA in Reading by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Shirley Mbta Station to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Shirley Mbta Station and Reading, MA?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Shirley Mbta Station to Reading, MA costs $13.95.

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