There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Newton by train, tram, bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Centretram D
1h 23m$5–11Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Newtoncar 17.1 mi
30 min$4–5Line 137 bus, subway, line 504 bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
1h 23m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Newtontaxi 17.1 mi
30 min$55–70
Reading to Newton by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Newton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Newton is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Newton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Newton Centre via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Reading and Newton is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Newton without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 23m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Reading to Newton, including transfers.
Reading to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Newton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Reading to Newton.
There are 1684+ hotels available in Newton.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reading to Newton. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the vehicle to Newton Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Washington St @ Bacon St via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and Otis St @ Summer St in around 1h 23m.
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
Tram from North Station to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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