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 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 25 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The bus and train schedule from South Acton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

145min$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
    57 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
    43 min
  • 8
    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 and Reading, MA is approximately 40.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 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.

Bus And Train schedule from South Acton to Reading, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from South Acton to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Acton) and destination (Reading, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Acton to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line HAVERHILL, 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 25 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between South Acton and Reading, MA by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the 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 Malden Center stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • 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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