How to get from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI by bus and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 44
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Warwick Neck
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ccri Warwick Via Reservoir Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden)
    ID 010925
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 56 and 21

To get from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5656
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
    ID 017270
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Kennedy Plaza Via Chalkstone Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop D)
    ID 016485
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ccri Warwick Via Reservoir Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden)
    ID 010925
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI
The distance between Boston (South Station), Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 49.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station Transp. Ctr.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station Transp. Ctr
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston
Public transit stations close to Cranston, RI, Boston

Cranston, RI is located at Cranston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Cranston City Hall.

Bus stations close to Cranston, RI:

  • Cranston City Hall
  • Pontiac Before Park
  • Pontiac After Park
Related Routes

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 56 and 21

To get from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5656
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
    ID 017270
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Kennedy Plaza Via Chalkstone Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop D)
    ID 016485
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ccri Warwick Via Reservoir Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden)
    ID 010925
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 4, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 56, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston (South Station) and Cranston, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) to Roanoke station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Roanoke station near Cranston, RI in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boston (South Station) to get to Cranston, RI in Boston?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Cranston, RI in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Roanoke stop, which is closest to Cranston, RI in Boston.

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