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How to get fromBrown University to Franklinby train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Brown University to Franklin by train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Readvilletrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Readville to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 46m
    $9–16

  2. Drive 19.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brown University to Franklincar car 19.9 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brown University to Franklintaxi taxi 19.9 mi
    33 min
    $60–75

  4. Train via Boston

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 48m
    $12–567

  5. Train via Boston #2

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    3h 10m
    $13–568

Brown University to Franklin by foot and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Brown University, RI, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Brown University to Franklin via Providence and Readville in around 2h 46m.

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