There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
6h 54m$34–58Drive 153.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar 153.5 mi
2h 46m$28–41Train
- Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 4m$65–140Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Framingham to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270s
8h 33m$29–60
Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin station to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station. However, there are services departing from Forge Park MBTA Station and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Milford Crossing and Framingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Franklin and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is 212 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, including transfers.
Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Framingham station.
Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
The best way to get from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Framingham to Albany Bus Terminal, NY once daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Train from Franklin to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Franklin to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Framingham to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Franklin to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
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