There are 4 ways to get from Fitchburg to Franklin by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fitchburg to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 36m$17–28Drive 45.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fitchburg to Franklincar 45.4 mi
56 min$9–12Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 53m$14–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fitchburg to Franklintaxi 45.4 mi
56 min$130–160
Fitchburg to Franklin by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fitchburg to Franklin is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Fitchburg to Franklin is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Fitchburg to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Fitchburg and arriving at Franklin via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Fitchburg and Franklin is 78 miles. The road distance is 45.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fitchburg to Franklin without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Fitchburg to Franklin, including transfers.
Fitchburg to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fitchburg station.
Fitchburg to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fitchburg to Franklin is 46 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Fitchburg to Franklin.
There are 114+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between Fitchburg, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Fitchburg to Franklin via Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 3h 36m.
Train from Fitchburg to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
Train from South Station to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from South Station to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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