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How to get fromBoston to Readingby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Reading by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train Haverhill Line
    33 min
    $2–8

  2. Subway, line 137 bus

    1. Take the subway from Haymarket to Oak Grovesubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus bus 137
    1h 19m
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Readingtaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    19 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive 13.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Readingcar car 13.2 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Boston to Reading by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.3 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Reading hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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