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How to get fromReading to South Bostonby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to South Boston by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain train Haverhill Line
    36 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 137 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Haymarketsubway subway Orange Line
    43 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to South Bostontaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    22 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 15.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to South Bostoncar car 15.3 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

Reading to South Boston by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.3 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Reading to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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