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 one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 15 bus from Chelmsford Center station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $19.35.

148min$19.35
Bus - 1515
Train - LOWELL
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #324 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
  • 9
    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 15, 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 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 48 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

168min$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
    #232 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 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 44.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 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 Salem St @ Spring St.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Spring St
  • Salem St Opp Manning St
  • Salem St @ Governor Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA by bus and train via 15, 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 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 48 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

168min$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
    #232 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 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 148 minutes, using Bus line 15, Train line LOWELL, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 24, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 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 2 train lines 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 28 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 bus fare from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Chelmsford Center to Reading, MA costs $19.35.

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