There are 3 ways to get from North Reading to Charlestown by train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Reading to Charlestown is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from North Reading to Charlestown is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from North Reading to Charlestown station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between North Reading and Charlestown is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from North Reading to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $18 - $28.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from North Reading to Charlestown, including transfers.
North Reading to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
North Reading to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Reading to Charlestown is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from North Reading to Charlestown.
There are 1507+ hotels available in Charlestown.
What companies run services between North Reading, MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Reading to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 36 min.
Train from Reading to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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