How to get from Union Square to Cranston, RI by bus, subway and train?

From Union Square to Cranston, RI by bus, subway and train

To get from Union Square to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to Copley 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 49 min.

109min
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 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 Union Square to Cranston, RI by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE D, ACELA and 22

To get from Union Square to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to Copley 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 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 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 Union Square to Cranston, RI

The distance between Union Square, Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 51.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to Cranston, RI by bus, subway 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 Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Prospect St @ Webster Ave.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • East Somerville Station
  • Sullivan Square
  • Gilman Square

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Oak 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 Beckwith.

Bus stations close to Cranston, RI:

  • Pontiac Before Beckwith
  • Pontiac Opposite Mauran
  • Pontiac Before Park

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Square to Cranston, RI by bus, subway and train via GREEN LINE D, ACELA and 22

To get from Union Square to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to Copley 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 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 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 Union Square to Cranston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square to Cranston, RI?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Square and Cranston, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Square to Cranston, RI?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville to Copley station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Copley station near Cranston, RI in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Cranston, RI by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Somerville and Cranston, RI in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Square to get to Cranston, RI?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Square and Cranston, RI?

    Get off the subway at the Copley stop, which is closest to Cranston, RI in Boston.