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

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

To get from Lowell to Reading, MA 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 4 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

124min$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
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    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
    43 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 and Reading, MA is approximately 41.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lowell to Reading, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Lowell to Reading, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

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

    The LOWELL train line goes from North Station station near Lowell in Lowell to Causeway St (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Causeway St (East) station near Reading, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Lowell and Reading, MA by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the LOWELL train from the 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 Causeway St (East) stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

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

    The ride from Lowell to Reading, MA costs $14.60.

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