There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Ashland by subway, train, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 18m$8–20Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Ashlandcar 31.9 mi
45 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Ashlandtaxi 31.9 mi
45 min$100–120
Reading to Ashland by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ashland is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Ashland is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ashland. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ashland via Oak Grove and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Reading and Ashland is 38 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Ashland without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 18m and costs $8 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Reading to Ashland, including transfers.
Reading to Ashland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Oak Grove station.
Reading to Ashland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ashland is 32 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Reading to Ashland.
There are 142+ hotels available in Ashland.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Ashland, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reading to Ashland. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, take the subway to Back Bay, walk to Back Bay, then take the train to Ashland. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to Ashland in around 45 min.
Subway from Oak Grove to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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