There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Methuen by train, taxi, or car
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Reading to Methuen by train
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The cheapest way to get from Reading to Methuen is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Methuen is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $100 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Lawrence. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Reading and Methuen is 14 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Methuen without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $2 - $9.
The train from Reading to Lawrence takes 26 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Reading to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lawrence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Methuen is 17 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Reading to Methuen.
There are 46+ hotels available in Methuen.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Reading to Lawrence every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 26 min.
Train from Reading to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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