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

From Ball Square Station to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Ball Square Station to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Ball Square Station 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 E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Ball Square Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Ball Square Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    North Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 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 Ball Square Station to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 89, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Ball Square Station to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq 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 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2697
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    18 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 Ball Square Station to Reading, MA

The distance between Ball Square Station, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 17.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ball Square Station 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 Ball Square Station

Ball Square Station is located at Ball Square Station, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway.

Subway stations close to Ball Square Station:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Gilman Square
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Ball Square Station:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Ball Square Station:

  • Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway
  • Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq
  • Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq

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
  • Washington St @ Eliot St
  • Salem St @ Governor Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ball Square Station to Reading, MA by bus and subway via 89, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Ball Square Station to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq 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 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2697
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    18 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 Ball Square Station to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Ball Square Station 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 Ball Square Station to Reading, MA?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from North Station station near Ball Square Station in Medford 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 Ball Square Station to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Ball Square Station in Medford and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the North Station station near Ball Square Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Ball Square Station 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 Ball Square Station to Reading, MA?

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

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