There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Manchestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 25m$6–13Drive 20.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Seacar 20.3 mi
27 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Seataxi 20.3 mi
27 min$65–80
Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Manchester via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Reading and Manchester-by-the-Sea is 38 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea is 20 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Reading to Manchester-by-the-Sea.
There are 280+ hotels available in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Reading to Manchester via North Station in around 2h 25m.
Train from Reading to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from North Station to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–5
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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