How to get from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI by bus and train?

From Needham Heights to Bristol, RI by bus and train

To get from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Hope After Vantage Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bristol, RI on the Moovit app.

175min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Bristol, RI
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope After Vantage Point
    ID 004545
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol, RI
    Walk to
    Bristol, RI
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Hope After Vantage Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bristol, RI on the Moovit app.

203min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Bristol, RI
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope After Vantage Point
    ID 004545
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol, RI
    Walk to
    Bristol, RI
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI

The distance between Needham Heights, Boston and Bristol, RI, Boston is approximately 70.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham Heights) and destination (Bristol, RI), 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 Needham Heights to Bristol, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Hope After Vantage Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bristol, RI on the Moovit app.

203min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Bristol, RI
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope After Vantage Point
    ID 004545
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol, RI
    Walk to
    Bristol, RI
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line ACELA, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Heights and Bristol, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Back Bay station near Needham Heights in Needham to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Back Bay - South End station near Bristol, RI in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Heights to Bristol, RI by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Needham Heights in Needham and Bristol, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham Heights to get to Bristol, RI?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Back Bay station near Needham Heights in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Heights and Bristol, RI?

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Bristol, RI in Boston.

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