There are 3 ways to get from Dorchester to Franklin by train, car, or taxi
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Dorchester to Franklin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Franklin is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Franklin is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at Franklin. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Dorchester and Franklin is 25 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Franklin without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $11.
The train from Ruggles to Franklin takes 45 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dorchester to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
Dorchester to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Franklin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Franklin is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Dorchester to Franklin.
There are 100+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Franklin every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 45 min.
Train from Ruggles to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
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