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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 38m
    $4–10

  2. Drive  15.3 mi

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

  3. Line 70 bus, line 137 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to River St @ Green Stbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus bus 137
    2h 37m
    $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

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Salem St opp Manning St via River St @ Green St, Sullivan Square, Sullivan Square, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 37m.

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