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

From South Station to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center 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 $4.10.

78min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from South Station to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

86min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    43 min
  • 6
    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 South Station to Reading, MA

The distance between South Station, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 16.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South 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 South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Reading and the nearest public transit station is South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown
  • Tufts Medical Center

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd
  • Federal St @ Matthews St
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

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:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
  • Washington St @ Eliot St

Related Routes

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

To get from South Station to Reading, MA in Reading, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

86min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    43 min
  • 6
    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 South Station to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between South 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 18 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station in Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Reading, MA?

    The first train from South Station in Boston to Reading, MA in Reading is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 12:55 AM.

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

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

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