How to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts 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 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station 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 E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Medford/Tufts Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    18 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

From Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA in Reading, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to North Station station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

82min$9.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Medford/Tufts Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    35 min
  • 7
    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 Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station and Reading, MA is approximately 18.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Medford/Tufts Station) 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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From Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA in Reading, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to North Station station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

82min$9.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Medford/Tufts Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    35 min
  • 7
    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 Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Medford/Tufts 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 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Heath Street station near Medford/Tufts 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.

  • How long does it take to travel from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Medford/Tufts Station to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Heath Street station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Medford/Tufts Station and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the North Station stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Medford/Tufts Station to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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