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 Back Bay - South End 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 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Johnston, RI on the Moovit app.

134min
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
    #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 W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Job Lot (Johnston)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hartford After Hampton Pl.
    ID 015080
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Back Bay - South End 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 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Johnston, RI on the Moovit app.

164min
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
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Job Lot (Johnston)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hartford After Hampton Pl.
    ID 015080
    22 min
  • 9
    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 58.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Needham Center to Johnston, RI

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

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 Back Bay - South End 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 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Johnston, RI on the Moovit app.

164min
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
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop W)
    ID 072160
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Job Lot (Johnston)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hartford After Hampton Pl.
    ID 015080
    22 min
  • 9
    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 134 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line ACELA, Bus line 28.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train 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 14 min.

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

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #620 | South Station station near Needham Center in Needham to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Back Bay - South End 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 14 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #620 | 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 Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Johnston, RI in Boston.

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