How to get from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI by bus and train?

From Needham Heights to East Providence, RI by bus and train

To get from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 32 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to S Broadway Opposite Winsor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 3232
Walk to East Providence, RI
Leaves from Needham Heights
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    45 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 H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Seekonk Sq (Mass) Via Martin St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Broadway Opposite Winsor
    ID 070810
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, ACELA and 33

To get from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 33 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 3333
Walk to East Providence, RI
Leaves from Needham Heights
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    45 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 H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shaw's (Riverside)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell)
    ID 015280
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    0.78 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI
The distance between Needham Heights, Boston and East Providence, RI, Boston is approximately 61.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Heights to East Providence, 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 Needham Heights

Needham Heights is located at Needham Heights, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd.

Subway stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Eliot
  • Waban

Train stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Hersey
  • Needham Center
  • Wellesley Hills

Bus stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
  • Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
  • Highland Ave @ Dana Pl
Public transit stations close to East Providence, RI, Boston

East Providence, RI is located at East Providence, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Providence.

Train stations close to East Providence, RI:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to East Providence, RI:

  • S Broadway Before Winsor
  • S Broadway Opposite Winsor
  • S Broadway Before Belmont
Related Routes

Alternative route from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, ACELA and 33

To get from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 33 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 3333
Walk to East Providence, RI
Leaves from Needham Heights
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    45 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 H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shaw's (Riverside)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell)
    ID 015280
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    0.78 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 32.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Heights and East Providence, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #606 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station station near East Providence, RI in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Heights to East Providence, RI by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Needham Heights in Needham and East Providence, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham Heights to get to East Providence, RI?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #606 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Heights and East Providence, RI?

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

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