There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Melrose by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Melrose/Cedar Parktrain Haverhill Line
13 min$1–7Line 137 bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Main St @ Emerson Stbus 137
19 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Melrosetaxi 5.6 mi
11 min$20–24Drive 5.6 mi
- Drive from Reading to Melrosecar 5.6 mi
11 min$1–2
Reading to Melrose by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Melrose is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Melrose is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $20 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd and arriving at Main St @ Emerson St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Melrose/Cedar Park. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Reading and Melrose is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Melrose without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Reading to Melrose/Cedar Park takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Reading to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd station.
Reading to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Melrose is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 137 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 19 min.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Melrose, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Reading to Melrose/Cedar Park hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Main St @ Emerson St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min.
Train from Reading to Melrose/Cedar Park
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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 Main St @ Emerson St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $20–24
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Main St @ Emerson St station.
Reading to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Melrose/Cedar Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Melrose is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Reading to Melrose.
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