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

From Needham Center to Johnston, RI by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Johnston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train 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 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2828
Walk to Johnston, 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
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    41 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 W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 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
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Johnston, RI
    Walk to
    Johnston, RI
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Needham Center to Johnston, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 28

To get from Needham Center to Johnston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train 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 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 2828
Walk to Johnston, 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
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 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
    21 min
  • 10
    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 Needham Center to Johnston, RI
The distance between Needham Center, Boston and Johnston, RI, Boston is approximately 61.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center 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 Needham Center

Needham Center is located at Needham Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut St @ Great Plain Ave.

Train stations close to Needham Center:

  • Hersey
  • Needham Heights

Bus stations close to Needham Center:

  • Chestnut St @ Great Plain Ave
  • Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave
  • Highland Ave @ May St
Public transit stations close to Johnston, RI, Boston

Johnston, RI is located at Johnston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hartford Before Tara.

Bus stations close to Johnston, RI:

  • Hartford Before Tara
  • Hartford After Dale
  • Hartford Before Wilson
Related Routes

Alternative route from Needham Center to Johnston, RI by bus and train via NEEDHAM, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 28

To get from Needham Center to Johnston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train 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 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 2828
Walk to Johnston, 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
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 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
    21 min
  • 10
    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 Needham Center to Johnston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 28.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center and Johnston, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #606 | South Station station near Needham Center 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 Johnston, RI in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Needham Center in Needham and Johnston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Center and Johnston, RI?

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

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