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

From Needham Heights to Cranston, RI by bus and train

To get from Needham Heights to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train 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 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, 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
    South Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    570 yd • 7 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
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Needham Heights to Cranston, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, ACELA and 22

To get from Needham Heights to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 22 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Pontiac Before Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, 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
    South Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ccri Warwick Via Pontiac Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontiac Before Park
    ID 010770
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Heights to Cranston, RI

The distance between Needham Heights, Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 62.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights

Needham Heights is located at Needham Heights, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd.

Subway stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Eliot
  • Waban

Train stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Hersey
  • Wellesley Hills
  • Needham Center

Bus stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
  • Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
  • Highland Ave @ Dana Pl

Public transit stations close to Cranston, RI, Boston

Cranston, RI is located at Cranston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Rolfe After Clarence.

Bus stations close to Cranston, RI:

  • Rolfe After Clarence
  • Rolfe After Auburn
  • Reservoir Before Legion

Related Routes

Alternative route from Needham Heights to Cranston, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, ACELA and 22

To get from Needham Heights to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 22 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Pontiac Before Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, 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
    South Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ccri Warwick Via Pontiac Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontiac Before Park
    ID 010770
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 22.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #606 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station station near Cranston, RI in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Needham Heights in Needham and Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #606 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham.

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

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