What is the cheapest way to get from South Station to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from South Station to Reading is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Reading?

The fastest way to get from South Station to Reading is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between South Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from South Station station to Reading. However, there are services departing from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between South Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from South Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Downtown Crossing and arriving at Reading via Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from South Station to Reading?

The distance between South Station and Reading is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Station to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from South Station to Reading without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 27m and costs $3 - $10.

How long does it take to get from South Station to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from South Station to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Station to Reading bus from?

South Station to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St.

Where do I catch the South Station to Reading train from?

South Station to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Downtown Crossing station.

Where does the South Station to Reading bus arrive?

South Station to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.

Where does the South Station to Reading train arrive?

South Station to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.

Can I drive from South Station to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Reading is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from South Station to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1409+ hotels available in Reading.

South Station to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 137 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Station to Reading by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
2. Take the train from Malden Center to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
1h 27m
$3–9
Bus, line 137 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St to Oak Grove Buswaybus Orange Line Shuttle
2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 8m
$2–4
Subway, line 137 bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
1h 31m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Station to Readingtaxi 14.1 mi
20 min
$45–55
Drive 14.1 mi
1. Drive from South Station to Readingcar 14.1 mi
20 min
$3–4

South Station to Reading by foot, subway, and train

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from South Station to Salem St opp Manning St via North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 8m.

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