There are 5 ways to get from North Reading to Boston by taxi, train, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from North Reading to Anderson/Woburntaxi
- Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to North Stationtrain Lowell Line / ...
36 min$27–37Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Reading to Bostoncar 16.9 mi
25 min$3–4Ferry
- Take the ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Long Wharfferry Hingham/Hull Ferry / ...
45d 13h$37–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Reading to Bostontaxi 16.9 mi
25 min$55–65Train
- Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
43 min$19–28
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Reading to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from North Reading to Boston is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $65.
No, there is no direct ferry from North Reading to Boston. However, there are services departing from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal and arriving at Long Wharf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 days 13h.
No, there is no direct train from North Reading to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between North Reading and Boston is 20 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from North Reading to Boston without a car is to taxi and train which takes 36 min and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from North Reading to Boston, including transfers.
North Reading to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
North Reading to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Reading to Boston is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from North Reading to Boston.
What companies run services between North Reading, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Long Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 45d 12h. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Reading to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 35 min.
Train from Anderson/Woburn to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Reading to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Long Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 45d 12h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $24–65
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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