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

From Merrimac Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimac 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 11 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

71min$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 Merrimac Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train via 5 and HAVERHILL

To get from Merrimac 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 26 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

86min$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 Merrimac Plaza to Reading, MA

The distance between Merrimac Plaza and Reading, MA is approximately 18.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Reading, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrimac Plaza) and destination (Reading, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Related Routes

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

To get from Merrimac 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 26 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

86min$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 Merrimac Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac 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 11 min.

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

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimac 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.

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

    The total travel time between Merrimac Plaza and Reading, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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