How to get from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI by bus and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 28 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop W) station to Hartford After Hampton Pl. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5555
Bus - 2828
Walk to Johnston, RI
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
    ID 017270
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Kennedy Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop V)
    ID 016585
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop W)
    ID 072160
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Stop & Shop (Johnston)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hartford After Hampton Pl.
    ID 015080
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Johnston, RI
    Walk to
    Johnston, RI
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 28

To get from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI in Boston, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, take the 28 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop W) station to Hartford After Hampton Pl. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 2828
Walk to Johnston, RI
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Stop & Shop (Johnston)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hartford After Hampton Pl.
    ID 015080
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Johnston, RI
    Walk to
    Johnston, RI
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI
The distance between Boston (South Station), Boston and Johnston, RI, Boston is approximately 48.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, 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 Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station Transp. Ctr.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station Transp. Ctr
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston
Public transit stations close to Johnston, RI, Boston

Johnston, RI is located at Johnston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Before 1478 Atwood.

Bus stations close to Johnston, RI:

  • Before 1478 Atwood
  • Hartford After Atwood
  • 1481 Atwood
Related Routes

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 28

To get from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI in Boston, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, take the 28 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop W) station to Hartford After Hampton Pl. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 2828
Walk to Johnston, RI
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Stop & Shop (Johnston)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hartford After Hampton Pl.
    ID 015080
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Johnston, RI
    Walk to
    Johnston, RI
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 55, Bus line 28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston (South Station) and Johnston, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) to Roanoke station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Roanoke station near Johnston, RI in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Johnston, RI in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Johnston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boston (South Station) to get to Johnston, RI in Boston?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Johnston, RI in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Roanoke stop, which is closest to Johnston, RI in Boston.

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