How to get from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA by bus and train?

From Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15 bus from Chelmsford Center station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

144min$6.60
Bus - 1515
Bus - 2424
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Chelmsford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford Center
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5234 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA by bus and train via 16, 24 and HAVERHILL

To get from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from 34 Central Square station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

167min$6.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 2424
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from 34 Central Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34 Central Square
    ID 266
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5234 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    26 min
  • 10
    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 Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA

The distance between Chelmsford Center, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 34.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford Center 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 Chelmsford Center

Chelmsford Center is located at Chelmsford Center, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Billerica Rd & Chelmsford St.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford Center:

  • Billerica Rd & Chelmsford St
  • 34 Central Square
  • Billerica Rd & Wilson St

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:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA by bus and train via 16, 24 and HAVERHILL

To get from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from 34 Central Square station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

167min$6.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 2424
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from 34 Central Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34 Central Square
    ID 266
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5234 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    26 min
  • 10
    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 Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 24, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 24, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford Center and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA?

    The 15 bus line goes from Kennedy Center station near Chelmsford Center in Boston to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Chelmsford Center in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelmsford Center to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the 15 bus from the Kennedy Center stop near Chelmsford Center in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA costs $6.60.

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