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How to get fromWaltham to Readingby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Reading by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train Haverhill Line
    1h 41m
    $4–10

  2. Drive 15.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waltham to Readingcar car 15.3 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 505 bus, line 137 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus bus 137
    2h 17m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Readingtaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    25 min
    $50–60

Waltham to Reading by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Waltham to Reading via North Station in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Salem St opp Manning St via Federal St @ Franklin St, State, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 17m.

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