Bus Transportation
Austin Prep provides bus transportation to school in Reading for families across the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, Middlesex County, and Greater Boston area. Stops are located in Andover, North Andover, Haverhill, Salem, Peabody, Melrose, Wakefield, Somerville, Medford, Winchester, Burlington, Wilmington, and nearby towns. Transportation may be purchased for one-way or round-trip service for the academic year. Bus stop locations and times may adjust to best accommodate families who register for transportation.
Morning pick-ups begin at approximately 6:20 a.m., and buses depart Austin Prep after 5:00 p.m. to allow students to participate in after-school activities.
Bus Schedules
Austin Prep offers convenient daily transportation options for families across the region. The 2026–2027 bus schedules, effective June 22, 2026, include three routes: the Merrimack Valley Express, North Shore Shuttle, and Middlesex County Commuter.
Review each schedule below for pick-up and drop-off locations and times.
Merrimack Valley Express
| Pick-up | Bus Stop | Drop-off |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 a.m. | Westgate Plaza Haverhill | 6:00 p.m. |
| 6:35 a.m. | Entrance of DeLucia Way, Waverly Rd North Andover | 5:45 p.m. |
| 6:45 a.m. | Drummond Park North Andover | 5:35 p.m. |
| 6:55 a.m. | Village Shops, 79 Main St Andover | 5:25 p.m. |
| 7:20 a.m. | Austin Prep Reading | 5:00 p.m. |
North Shore Shuttle
| Pick-up | Bus Stop | Drop-off |
|---|---|---|
| 6:22 a.m. | North Shore Medical Center Salem | 6:07 p.m. |
| 6:40 a.m. | Capones Restaurant Peabody | 5:52 p.m. |
| 7:01 a.m. | Pan’s Dental Care Melrose | 5:27 p.m. |
| 7:10 a.m. | Main St @ Nahant Ave Wakefield | 5:17 p.m. |
| 7:30 a.m. | Austin Prep Reading | 5:00 p.m. |
Middlesex County Commuter
| Pick-up | Bus Stop | Drop-off |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 a.m. | Assembly Row Somerville | 6:22 p.m. |
| 6:32 a.m. | Medford Public Library Medford | 6:08 p.m. |
| 6:43 a.m. | Mahoney’s Garden Center Winchester | 5:50 p.m. |
| 7:00 a.m. | Boston Marriott Burlington Burlington | 5:34 p.m. |
| 7:15 a.m. | Wilmington Dog Park Wilmington | 5:18 p.m. |
| 7:30 a.m. | Austin Prep Reading | 5:00 p.m. |
Please note:
- Bus stops are established based upon the proximity of registered riders to existing routes and the number of students requesting a stop.
- Bus transportation deposits and fares are billed to your Veracross Student Billing Account. A student’s seat is reserved once the bus deposit has been paid.
- You may send any questions, comments, or bus stop suggestions to transportation@austinprep.org.