There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
2h 43m$18–45Drive 96.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Springfieldcar 96.3 mi
1h 48m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 5m$54–95Line 137 bus, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Alewifesubway
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus
3h 53m$18–28
Reading to Springfield by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Springfield is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Springfield via Oak Grove and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Reading and Springfield is 103 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Reading to Springfield, including transfers.
Reading to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Reading to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Reading to Springfield is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $18 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Alewife
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Reading to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Springfield is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Reading to Springfield.
There are 98+ hotels available in Springfield.















