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, take the 24 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

103min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5234 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lowell to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Lowell to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the LOWELL train from Lowell 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 45 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

165min$14.60
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    #5328 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 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
    12 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
    44 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 Lowell to Reading, MA

The distance between Lowell, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 28.18 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 Salem St @ Governor Dr.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

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

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From Lowell to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Lowell to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the LOWELL train from Lowell 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 45 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

165min$14.60
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    #5328 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 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
    12 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
    44 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 Lowell to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

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

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

    The 24 bus line goes from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Lowell in Lowell to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

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

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

    Get on the 24 bus from the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center stop near Lowell in Lowell.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lowell and Reading, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Mcgovern Transportation Center station, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lowell to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Lowell to Reading, MA costs $4.75.

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