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How to get from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI by bus and train?

From Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI by bus and train

To get from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA 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 Leyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Central Wharf (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cranston, RI on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
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
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 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
    7 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 Leyden)
    ID 010925
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI by bus and train via ACELA, 54 and 21

To get from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Leyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Central Wharf (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cranston, RI on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5454
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 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 - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Hospital District Via Ccri Lincoln
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop B)
    ID 016400
    3 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 Leyden)
    ID 010925
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI

The distance between Central Wharf (South), Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 50.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Wharf (South) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI

To check the bus and train schedule from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Wharf (South)) and destination (Cranston, 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 Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI by bus and train via ACELA, 54 and 21

To get from Central Wharf (South) to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Leyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Central Wharf (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cranston, RI on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5454
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 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 - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Hospital District Via Ccri Lincoln
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop B)
    ID 016400
    3 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 Leyden)
    ID 010925
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Bus line 56, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Bus line 54, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Central Wharf (South) 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 25 min.

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

    The ACELA train line goes from Washington station near Central Wharf (South) to Providence station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Providence station near Cranston, RI in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Central Wharf (South) and Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the Washington station near Central Wharf (South) in Boston.

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

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

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