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How to get fromReading to Walthamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Waltham by train, bus, 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
    2. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 45m
    $3–10

  2. Line 137 bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus bus 505
    2h 36m
    $6–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Walthamtaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    26 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive  14.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Walthamcar car 14.9 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

Reading to Waltham by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Reading to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Elm St @ Main St via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and Otis St @ Summer St in around 2h 36m.

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