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How to get fromFranklin to Amherstby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Franklin to Amherst by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    3h 57m
    $25–61

  2. Drive 80.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to Amherstcar car 80.9 mi
    1h 39m
    $15–22

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h
    $40–89

Franklin to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Franklin to Amherst. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to Boston, then take the bus to Amherst Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Franklin to Amherst Center via Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, and Springfield in around 6h.

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