There are 5 ways to get from Worcester to Reading by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 137 bus
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 20m$10–30Drive 47.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Readingcar 47.3 mi
1h 7m$9–13Train, line 137 bus
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
3h 8m$15–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester to Readingtaxi 47.3 mi
1h 7m$140–180Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
3h 10m$13–24
Worcester to Reading by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Reading is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Reading via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Worcester and Reading is 56 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Reading without a car is to bus and line 137 bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $10 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Worcester to Reading, including transfers.
Worcester to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Reading is to bus and line 137 bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $10 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Salem St opp Manning St via Boston, Downtown Crossing, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worcester to Reading via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, and North Station in around 3h 10m.
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Worcester to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Reading is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Worcester to Reading.
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