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

From Needham Center to Cranston, RI by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center 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 Leyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cranston, RI on the Moovit app.

129min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 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
    590 yd • 8 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 Leyden)
    ID 010925
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Needham Center to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Back Bay - South End 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 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cranston, RI on the Moovit app.

154min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 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
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ccri Warwick Via Pontiac Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontiac Before Park
    ID 010770
    17 min
  • 9
    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 Center to Cranston, RI

The distance between Needham Center, Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 58.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center 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 Needham Center to Cranston, RI

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham Center to Cranston, RI using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham Center) 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.

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

To get from Needham Center to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Back Bay - South End 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 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cranston, RI on the Moovit app.

154min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 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
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ccri Warwick Via Pontiac Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontiac Before Park
    ID 010770
    17 min
  • 9
    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 Center to Cranston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line ACELA, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line ACELA, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center 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 9 min.

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

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Needham Center in Needham to Providence station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Providence station near Cranston, RI in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Needham Center in Needham and Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Back Bay - South End station near Needham Center in Needham.

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

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

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