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

From Lowell to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Lowell to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the 137 bus from Reading station to Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $19.20.

103min$19.20
Train - LOWELL
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reading
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
    ID 19253
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lowell to Reading, MA by train

To get from Lowell to Reading, MA in Reading, take the LOWELL train from Lowell 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 43 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

103min$17.50
Train - LOWELL
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    35 min
  • 6
    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 Lowell to Reading, MA

The distance between Lowell, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 38.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lowell 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 Lowell

Lowell is located at Lowell, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center.

Bus stations close to Lowell:

  • Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway
  • Hale St & Ymca Dr

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
  • Salem St @ Libby Ave

Related Routes

From Lowell to Reading, MA by train

To get from Lowell to Reading, MA in Reading, take the LOWELL train from Lowell 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 43 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

103min$17.50
Train - LOWELL
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    35 min
  • 6
    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 Lowell to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lowell to Reading, MA?

    The LOWELL train line goes from #320 | North Station station near Lowell in Lowell 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 Lowell to Reading, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lowell in Lowell and Reading, MA in Reading by train and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the LOWELL train from the #320 | North Station station near Lowell in Lowell.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lowell 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 Lowell to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Lowell to Reading, MA costs $19.20.

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