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

From Needham Center to Bristol, RI by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Bristol, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Back Bay - South End 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 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bristol, RI on the Moovit app.

168min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Bristol, RI
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope After Vantage Point
    ID 004545
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bristol, RI
    Walk to
    Bristol, RI
    1.28 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Center to Bristol, RI

The distance between Needham Center, Boston and Bristol, RI, Boston is approximately 69.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center 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 Center to Bristol, RI

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham Center to Bristol, RI using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham Center) 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line ACELA, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center 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 48 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Needham Center in Needham and Bristol, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Back Bay - South End station near Needham Center in Needham.

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

    Get off the train at the Providence stop, which is closest to Bristol, RI in Boston.

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