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

From Braintree to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Downtown Crossing 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 46 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

106min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 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

From Braintree to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

100min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 min
  • 8
    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 Braintree to Reading, MA

The distance between Braintree, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 28.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree to Reading, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Braintree

Braintree is located at Braintree, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Braintree.

Subway stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Reading.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Washington St @ Eliot St
  • Salem St @ Winter St
  • Salem St @ Spring St

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From Braintree to Reading, MA by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

100min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    22 min
  • 8
    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 Braintree to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Reading, MA in Reading by subway and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Braintree to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Braintree and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

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

    The ride from Braintree to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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