How far is Boston from Reading?

The distance between the two cities is 287 miles (463 km).

Bus Boston to Reading from $68 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Boston to Reading on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55pm	Boston	14h 5m	11:00am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
	8:55pm	Boston	14h 5m	11:00am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
	1:30am	Boston	9h 30m	11:00am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:30am	Boston (South Station)	9h 30m	11:00am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
	6:00am	Boston, MA	8h 20m	2:20pm	518 Penn Street	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Reading.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $125	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$163 - $361	Average Duration7h 43m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Reading, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64

Average bus trip duration9h 25m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance288 miles (464 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,719 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,117 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Boston and Reading, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Boston to Reading Bus

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$49

09/28

$56

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Boston to Reading but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Reading, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Boston to Reading that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Reading, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 25m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 43m	Avg Price$239	Daily Departures6

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