How to get from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA in Reading, take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

72min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #232 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train via 5 and HAVERHILL

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA in Reading, take the 5 bus from Royal Park Garden station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

87min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Royal Park Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Park Garden
    ID 8989000
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #232 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA

The distance between Merrimack Plaza, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 18.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimack Plaza 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 Merrimack Plaza

Merrimack Plaza is located at Merrimack Plaza, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket.

Train stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train via 5 and HAVERHILL

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA in Reading, take the 5 bus from Royal Park Garden station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

87min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Royal Park Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Park Garden
    ID 8989000
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #232 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimack Plaza and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mcgovern Transportation Center station, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Merrimack Plaza to Reading, MA costs $4.75.

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