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

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There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Reading by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train
    2. Take the subway from Back Bay to Malden Centersubway subway
    3. Take the train from Malden Center to Readingtrain train
    2h 2m
    $6–18

  2. Drive 21.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Readingcar car 21.2 mi
    38 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 59 bus, line 71 bus, line 109 bus, subway, line 137 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus bus 71
    3. Take the bus from Harvard to Sullivan Squarebus bus 109
    4. Take the subway from Sullivan Square to Oak Grovesubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus bus 137
    2h 44m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Readingtaxi taxi 21.2 mi
    38 min
    $65–85

  5. Train, subway, line 137 bus

    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain train
    2. Take the subway from Ruggles to Oak Grovesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus bus 137
    2h 5m
    $6–15

Needham to Reading by train and subway

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Needham to Reading. However, you can take the train to Back Bay, walk to Back Bay, take the subway to Malden Center, walk to Malden Center, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Salem St opp Manning St via Watertown Sq Terminal, Harvard, Sullivan Square, Sullivan Square, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 44m.

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