There are 4 ways to get from Reading to South Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Reading to Oak Grovetrain Haverhill Line
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
45 min$4–10Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to South Stationcar 14.2 mi
21 min$3–4Line 137 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
55 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to South Stationtaxi 14.2 mi
21 min$45–55
Reading to South Station by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to South Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to South Station is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to South Station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Downtown Crossing via Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Reading and South Station is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to South Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Reading to South Station, including transfers.
Reading to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to South Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Reading to South Station.
There are 1507+ hotels available in South Station.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reading to South Station. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, take the subway to Downtown Crossing, then walk to South Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to South Station via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, and Downtown Crossing in around 55 min.
Train from Reading to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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