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 in Reading, 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 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

72min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    North Station
  • 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
    30 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 91, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Union Square to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 91 bus from Prospect St @ Webster Ave 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 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9191
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Prospect St @ Webster Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect St @ Webster Ave
    ID 12530
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Sullivan
  • 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
    30 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, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 15.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 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.

Public transit stations close to Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Webster Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • Central
  • Lechmere
  • Sullivan Square

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq Station

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Salem St @ Winter St
  • Salem St @ Spring St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Square to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 91, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Union Square to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 91 bus from Prospect St @ Webster Ave 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 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9191
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Prospect St @ Webster Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect St @ Webster Ave
    ID 12530
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Sullivan
  • 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
    30 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 72 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 85 minutes, using Bus line 91, 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 12 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 North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till North Station station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Union Square in Somerville and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 12 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 North Station stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • 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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