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

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

To get from Waltham to Reading, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

103min$11.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    28 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 Waltham to Reading, MA

The distance between Waltham and Reading, MA is approximately 25.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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 Waltham to Reading, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Waltham to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waltham) 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 Waltham to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham 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 1 hr 43 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from North Station station near Waltham in Waltham 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 Waltham to Reading, MA by train, subway and bus?

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

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

    The ride from Waltham to Reading, MA costs $11.10.

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