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How to get from Quincy Center to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Quincy Center to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Quincy Center to Reading, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Quincy Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    21 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Quincy Center to Reading, MA

The distance between Quincy Center and Reading, MA is approximately 23.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy Center to Reading, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Quincy Center to Reading, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Quincy Center to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Quincy Center) and destination (Reading, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Quincy Center to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Quincy Center and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Quincy Center to Reading, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Quincy Center in Quincy to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Quincy Center to Reading, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Quincy Center and Reading, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Quincy Center to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Quincy Center in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Quincy Center and Reading, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Quincy Center to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Quincy Center to Reading, MA costs $4.10.

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