There are 3 ways to get from North Reading to Plum Island by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 17 bus
best- Take the train from North Wilmington to Haverhilltrain Haverhill Line
- Take the bus from Washington Square Transit Center to Beach Road - Tidewaterbus 17
2h 38m$23–34Drive 27.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Reading to Plum Islandcar 27.9 mi
39 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Reading to Plum Islandtaxi 27.9 mi
39 min$85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Reading to Plum Island is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from North Reading to Plum Island is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.
The distance between North Reading and Plum Island is 41 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.
The best way to get from North Reading to Plum Island without a car is to train and line 17 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from North Reading to Plum Island, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between North Reading to Plum Island is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from North Reading to Plum Island.
There are 207+ hotels available in Plum Island.
What companies run services between North Reading, MA, USA and Plum Island, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from North Reading to Plum Island. However, you can take the taxi to North Wilmington, take the train to Haverhill, walk to Washington Square Transit Center, then take the line 17 bus to Beach Road - Tidewater. Alternatively, you can drive from North Reading to Plum Island in around 39 min.
Train from North Wilmington to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Washington Square Transit Center to Beach Road - Tidewater
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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