There are 4 ways to get from Cranston to Natick by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 40m$27–625Drive 41 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cranston to Natickcar 41 mi
1h$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 50m$27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cranston to Naticktaxi 41 mi
1h$120–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to Natick is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to Natick is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to Natick. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranston to Natick. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Natick Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Cranston and Natick is 64 miles. The road distance is 41.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to Natick without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Cranston to Natick, including transfers.
Cranston to Natick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Cranston to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to Natick is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Natick, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cranston to Natick Center via Providence and Back Bay in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via Providence, Boston, and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 50m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cranston to Natick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Cranston to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to Natick is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Cranston to Natick.
There are 405+ hotels available in Natick.