There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Kendall Square by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
36 min$2–8Line 137 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
58 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Kendall Squaretaxi 12.5 mi
19 min$40–50Drive 12.5 mi
- Drive from Reading to Kendall Squarecar 12.5 mi
19 min$3–4Line 137 bus, line 85 bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Ames St @ Main Stbus 85
1h 25m$6–12
Reading to Kendall Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kendall Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Kendall Square is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd and arriving at Ames St @ Main St via Sullivan Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Reading and Kendall Square is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Kendall Square without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Reading to North Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Reading to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd station.
Reading to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Kendall Square is to train which takes 36 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 137 bus and line 85 bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 1h 25m.
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 25m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Reading to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Sullivan Square to Ames St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Reading to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.
Reading to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Kendall Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Reading to Kendall Square.
There are 1585+ hotels available in Kendall Square.





