There are 4 ways to get from Framingham to Charlestown by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Framingham to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 4m$7–12Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Framingham to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
1h 39m$4–11Drive 21.5 mi
- Drive from Framingham to Charlestowncar 21.5 mi
32 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Framingham to Charlestowntaxi 21.5 mi
32 min$65–85
Framingham to Charlestown by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Framingham to Charlestown is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Framingham to Charlestown is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Framingham to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Framingham and arriving at Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Devonshire St @ Milk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Framingham to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Framingham and arriving at Community College via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Framingham and Charlestown is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.
The best way to get from Framingham to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Framingham to Charlestown, including transfers.
Framingham to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Framingham station.
Framingham to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Framingham station.
The best way to get from Framingham to Charlestown is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $12 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Framingham, MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Framingham to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Framingham to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 50 min.
Train from Framingham to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Framingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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More Questions & Answers
Framingham to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Framingham to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Framingham to Charlestown is 22 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Framingham to Charlestown.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Charlestown.







