There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Malden by train, bus, 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 Malden Centertrain Haverhill Line
20 min$1–7Line 137 bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
27 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Maldentaxi 7.9 mi
14 min$27–33Drive 7.9 mi
- Drive from Reading to Maldencar 7.9 mi
14 min$2
Reading to Malden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Malden is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Malden is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $27 - $33.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd and arriving at Oak Grove Busway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Malden Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Reading and Malden is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Malden without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Reading to Malden Center takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Reading to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd station.
Reading to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Malden is to train which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 137 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 27 min.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Malden, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Reading to Malden Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Busway hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min.
Train from Reading to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $27–33
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.
Reading to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Malden is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Reading to Malden.
There are 1818+ hotels available in Malden.