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 Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the R bus from Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station to Ontario Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $21.25. 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.

174min$21.25
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - RR
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
    #686 | Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #889 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ontario Street
    ID 012720
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    2.06 mi • 42 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 50.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line R.

  • 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 54 min.

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

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Forest Hills 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 54 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Forest Hills 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.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Needham Center to Cranston, RI?

    The ride from Needham Center to Cranston, RI costs $21.25.

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