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How to get fromSouth Boston to Readingby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Boston to Reading by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train Haverhill Line
    33 min
    $2–8

  2. Subway, line 137 bus

    1. Take the subway from State to Oak Grovesubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus bus 137
    1h 20m
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Readingtaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    22 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 15.3 mi

    1. Drive from South Boston to Readingcar car 15.3 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

South Boston to Reading by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.3 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Reading hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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