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  1. Bus, train via Newark

    best
    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Newarkbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    8h 2m
    $122–231

  2. Drive 271.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Allentown to Franklincar car 271.8 mi
    5h 44m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    9h 4m
    $56–106

  4. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Newarkbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    5h 49m
    $501–1,652

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    8h 19m
    $91–193

  6. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    10h 23m
    $113–207

  7. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    6h 44m
    $216–1,014

  8. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    7h 52m
    $80–410

  9. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PHL - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Readvilletrain train
    8h 24m
    $89–367

  10. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane PHL - MHT
    3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    9h 11m
    $110–510

Allentown to Franklin by bus and train

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Allentown to Franklin. However, you can take the bus to Newark, walk to Terminal B, take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, take the train to Boston, walk to Back Bay, then take the train to Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allentown to Franklin via New York Midtown, Boston, and South Station in around 9h 4m.

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