How to get from South Station Boston to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From South Station Boston to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station Boston to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing 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 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 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
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Reading, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from South Station Boston to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 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 South Station Boston to Reading, MA

The distance between South Station Boston, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 15.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Reading and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Boston-South Station

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

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 @ Libby Ave.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Libby Ave
  • Washington St @ Eliot St
  • Salem St @ Winter St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Reading, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from South Station Boston to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Boston to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Boston to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Boston and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • When is the first train from South Station Boston to Reading, MA?

    The first train from South Station Boston in Boston to Reading, MA in Reading is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 2:00 AM.

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

    The ride from South Station Boston to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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