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

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

To get from Needham Center to East Providence, 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 34 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Warren After Slocum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Providence, RI on the Moovit app.

133min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 3434
Walk to East Providence, 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 H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Seekonk Sq (Mass) Via Wampanoag Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warren After Slocum
    ID 071060
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Needham Center to East Providence, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, ACELA and 35

To get from Needham Center to East Providence, 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 35 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Providence, RI on the Moovit app.

130min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 3535
Walk to East Providence, 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 H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    South Attleboro Station Via Newport Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell)
    ID 015280
    8 min
  • 9
    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 Center to East Providence, RI

The distance between Needham Center, Boston and East Providence, RI, Boston is approximately 58.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Needham Center to East Providence, RI

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

Alternative route from Needham Center to East Providence, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, ACELA and 35

To get from Needham Center to East Providence, 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 35 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Providence, RI on the Moovit app.

130min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 3535
Walk to East Providence, 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 H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    South Attleboro Station Via Newport Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell)
    ID 015280
    8 min
  • 9
    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 Center to East Providence, RI?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line ACELA, Bus line 34.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line ACELA, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center 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 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Center to East Providence, 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 East Providence, RI in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Needham Center in Needham and East Providence, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

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