There are 6 ways to get from Watertown to Reading by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waverley to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
1h 36m$3–10Line 109 bus, bus, line 137 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harvard to Sullivan Squarebus 109
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Buswaybus
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 22m$2–4Subway, line 137 bus
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
1h 43m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watertown to Readingtaxi 13.9 mi
25 min$45–55Drive 13.9 mi
- Drive from Watertown to Readingcar 13.9 mi
25 min$3–4Line 504 bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus 504
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Malden Centersubway
- Take the train from Malden Center to Readingtrain
1h 39m$6–14
Watertown to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Reading is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Reading is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Reading. However, there are services departing from Mt Auburn St @ Parker St and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Harvard, Sullivan Square and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Watertown to Reading. However, there are services departing from Waverley and arriving at Reading via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Watertown and Reading is 20 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $3 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Watertown to Reading, including transfers.
Watertown to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Watertown to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waverley station.
The best way to get from Watertown to Reading is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $3 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 109 bus and bus and line 137 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Watertown, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Waverley to Reading via North Station in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Auburn St @ Parker St to Salem St opp Manning St via Harvard, Sullivan Square, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 22m.
Train from Waverley to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from North Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–3
Subway from Back Bay to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Back Bay to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Watertown to Reading bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.
Watertown to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Reading is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Watertown to Reading.
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