There are 5 ways to get from Newton to Reading by tram, train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Newton Centre to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
1h 57m$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 24m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Readingtaxi 17.1 mi
30 min$55–70Drive 17.1 mi
- Drive from Newton to Readingcar 17.1 mi
30 min$4–5Tram, subway, line 137 bus
- Take the tram from Newton Centre to Boylstontram D
- Take the subway from Chinatown to Oak Grovesubway
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 1m$6–10
Newton to Reading by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Reading is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Reading is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Watertown Sq Terminal and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Harvard, Sullivan Square and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Reading via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Newton and Reading is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Reading without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 57m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Newton to Reading, including transfers.
Newton to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Newton to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Salem St opp Manning St via Harvard, Sullivan Square, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 24m.
Tram from Newton Centre to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Tram from Newton Centre to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Reading is 17 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Newton to Reading.
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