How to get from Back Bay to Cranston, RI by bus and train?

From Back Bay to Cranston, RI by bus and train

To get from Back Bay to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Back Bay - South End 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 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 44
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    33 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 Back Bay to Cranston, RI by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 56 and 21

To get from Back Bay to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Back Bay - South End 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 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5656
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    33 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 Back Bay to Cranston, RI

The distance between Back Bay, Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 47.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Sta.

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End
  • Back Bay

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Sta
  • Back Bay
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta

Public transit stations close to Cranston, RI, Boston

Cranston, RI is located at Cranston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Reservoir Before High School Avenue.

Bus stations close to Cranston, RI:

  • Reservoir Before High School Avenue
  • Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir Before Norfolk)
  • Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Cranston, RI by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 56 and 21

To get from Back Bay to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Back Bay - South End 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 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5656
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    33 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 Back Bay to Cranston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 4, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Cranston, RI?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 56, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Back Bay 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 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Back Bay to Cranston, RI in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Back Bay 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 Back Bay to Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Back Bay - South End station near Back Bay in Boston.

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

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