How to get from South Acton to Reading, MA by bus and train?

From South Acton to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from South Acton to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from South Acton station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train 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 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

144min$12.20
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from South Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Acton
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1231 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malden Center
    11 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
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Acton to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from South Acton to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from South Acton station to North Station 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 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

144min$14.60
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from South Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Acton
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    11 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
    41 min
  • 9
    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 Acton to Reading, MA

The distance between South Acton, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 40.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Acton to Reading, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Salem St @ Libby Ave.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Libby Ave
  • Salem St @ Governor Dr
  • Salem St @ Winter St

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From South Acton to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from South Acton to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from South Acton station to North Station 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 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

144min$14.60
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from South Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Acton
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    11 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
    41 min
  • 9
    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 Acton to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct train between South Acton and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Acton to Reading, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near South Acton in Boston to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between South Acton in Boston and Reading, MA in Reading by train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Acton to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near South Acton in Boston.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Acton to Reading, MA costs $12.20.

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