There are 6 ways to get from Roslindale to North Reading by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Malden Center to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
1h 42m$20–30Drive 22.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roslindale to North Readingcar 22.2 mi
42 min$4–6Subway, line 137 bus
- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Libby Avebus 137
1h 45m$19–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to North Readingtaxi 22.2 mi
42 min$70–85Subway, train via Washington St @ Whipple Ave
- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Malden Center to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
1h 49m$23–35Subway, line 137 bus via Washington St @ Granfield Ave
- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Libby Avebus 137
1h 53m$22–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to North Reading is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to North Reading is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Roslindale to North Reading. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Reading via Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Roslindale and North Reading is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.3 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to North Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Roslindale to North Reading, including transfers.
Roslindale to North Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to North Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roslindale to North Reading is 22 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Roslindale to North Reading.
There are 994+ hotels available in North Reading.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and North Reading, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Roslindale to North Reading. However, you can take the subway to Malden Center, walk to Malden Center, take the train to Reading, then take the taxi to North Reading. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Forest Hills to North Reading via Oak Grove, Oak Grove Busway, and Salem St @ Libby Ave in around 1h 45m.
Subway from Forest Hills to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Malden Center to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Forest Hills to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Forest Hills to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Malden Center to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Forest Hills to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Libby Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Libby Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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