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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain train Haverhill Line
    36 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 137 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    57 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 12.5 mi
    19 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive  12.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Kendall Squarecar car 12.5 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 137 bus, line 85 bus

    1. Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Ames St @ Main Stbus bus 85
    1h 23m
    $6–12

Reading to Kendall Square by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.3 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Reading to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Ames St @ Main St via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Sullivan Square, and Sullivan Square in around 1h 23m.

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