How to get from Union Square to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Union Square to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Union Square to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to North Station 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 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    14 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
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Square to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 85, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Union Square to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 85 bus from Webster Ave @ Prospect St station to Sullivan Square 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 22 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

82min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Webster Ave @ Prospect St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Webster Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 2528
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    33 min
  • 10
    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 Union Square to Reading, MA

The distance between Union Square and Reading, MA is approximately 15.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Union Square to Reading, MA

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

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Alternative route from Union Square to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 85, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Union Square to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 85 bus from Webster Ave @ Prospect St station to Sullivan Square 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 22 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

82min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Webster Ave @ Prospect St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Webster Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 2528
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    33 min
  • 10
    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 Union Square to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 85, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Square 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 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Square to Reading, MA?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from North Station station near Union Square in Somerville to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Square to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the North Station station near Union Square in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Square and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Union Square to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Union Square to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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