There are 3 ways to get from Back Bay to Franklin by train, 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.
Back Bay to Franklin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Franklin is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Franklin is to train which takes 48 min and costs $4 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Franklin. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Back Bay and Franklin is 26 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Franklin without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $4 - $11.
The train from Back Bay to Franklin takes 48 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Back Bay to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
Back Bay to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Franklin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Franklin is 28 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Back Bay to Franklin.
There are 100+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Franklin every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 48 min.
Train from Back Bay to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.





