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How to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train?

From Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA in Reading, take the 12 bus from Essex Street - Essex Plaza station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

80min$4.75
Bus - 1212
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Essex Street - Essex Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essex Street - Essex Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train via 5 and HAVERHILL

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA in Reading, take the 5 bus from Margin St & Essex St station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Margin St & Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Margin St & Essex St
    ID 8989004
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA

The distance between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Reading, MA is approximately 19.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essex Street - Essex Plaza) and destination (Reading, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train via 5 and HAVERHILL

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA in Reading, take the 5 bus from Margin St & Essex St station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Reading, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Margin St & Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Margin St & Essex St
    ID 8989004
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The 12 bus line goes from Senior Center station near Essex Street - Essex Plaza in Lawrence to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station near Reading, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Reading, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essex Street - Essex Plaza to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Senior Center stop near Essex Street - Essex Plaza in Lawrence.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Reading, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station, which is closest to Reading, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Reading, MA costs $4.75.

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