How to get from Forest Hills to Cranston, RI by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills 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 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    16 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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Back Bay - South End 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 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    570 yd • 7 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
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Hills to Cranston, RI

The distance between Forest Hills, Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 53.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • South St @ Spalding St

Public transit stations close to Cranston, RI, Boston

Cranston, RI is located at Cranston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Pontiac Before Park.

Bus stations close to Cranston, RI:

  • Pontiac Before Park
  • Pontiac After Park
  • Reservoir Before Legion

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Back Bay - South End 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 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    570 yd • 7 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
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Hills to Cranston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Cranston, RI?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Cranston, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Hills to Cranston, RI in Boston?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #606 | South Station station near Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest Hills to get to Cranston, RI in Boston?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #606 | South Station station near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Forest Hills and Cranston, RI in Boston?

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

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