There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Reading by tram, train, bus, subway, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Reservoir to North Stationtram D / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
1h 50m$4–10Line 109 bus, bus, line 137 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harvard to Sullivan Squarebus 109
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Buswaybus
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 25m$2–4Line 57 bus, subway, line 137 bus
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Foster St to Kenmorebus 57
- Take the subway from Chinatown to Oak Grovesubway
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 2m$9–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brighton to Readingtaxi 15.4 mi
26 min$50–60Drive 15.4 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Readingcar 15.4 mi
26 min$3–5Tram, subway, line 137 bus
- Take the tram from Chiswick Road to Boylstontram B
- Take the subway from Chinatown to Oak Grovesubway
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 4m$6–10
Brighton to Reading by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Reading is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Reading is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Market St @ Washington St and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Harvard, Sullivan Square and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Reservoir and arriving at Reading via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Brighton and Reading is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Reading without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 50m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Brighton to Reading, including transfers.
Brighton to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Brighton to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reservoir station.
Brighton to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.
What companies run services between Brighton, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Market St @ Washington St to Salem St opp Manning St via Harvard, Sullivan Square, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 25m.
Tram from Reservoir to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Subway from Chinatown to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Chiswick Road to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Chinatown to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington St @ Foster St to Kenmore
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Reading is 15 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Brighton to Reading.
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