There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Taunton by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to East Tauntontrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 47m$12–24Drive 46.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Tauntoncar 46.4 mi
1h 10m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Tauntontaxi 46.4 mi
1h 10m$160–200Line 137 bus, train, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the train from Back Bay to Attleborotrain
- Take the bus from Attleboro Transit Center to Tremont Street and Oak Streetbus 18
3h 38m$11–21
Reading to Taunton by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Taunton is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at East Taunton via Oak Grove and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Reading and Taunton is 57 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $12 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Reading to Taunton, including transfers.
Reading to Taunton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Reading to Taunton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at East Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Taunton is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Reading to Taunton.
There are 78+ hotels available in Taunton.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Taunton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to East Taunton hourly. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
Train from South Station to East Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Back Bay to Attleboro
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
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
- Phone
- 800-483-2500
- Website
- gatra.org
Bus from Attleboro Transit Center to Tremont Street and Oak Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.gatra.org/
- Schedules at
- http://www.gatra.org/index.php/routes/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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