There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Boston College by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Boston Collegetram B
1h 49m$8–13Train, line 32 bus, line 51 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Franklin to Readvilletrain
- Take the bus from Hyde Park Ave @ Wolcott Square to Forest Hillsbus 32 / ...
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Reservoirbus 51
2h 38m$4–14Drive 24.2 mi
- Drive from Franklin to Boston Collegecar 24.2 mi
42 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franklin to Boston Collegetaxi 24.2 mi
42 min$75–95
Franklin to Boston College by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Boston College is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Boston College is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Boston College via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Franklin and Boston College is 32 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Boston College without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 49m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Franklin to Boston College, including transfers.
Franklin to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Boston College is 24 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Franklin to Boston College.
There are 1729+ hotels available in Boston College.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Franklin to Boston College. However, you can take the train to Back Bay, walk to Copley, take the vehicle to Boston College, then walk to Boston College. Alternatively, you can take a train from Franklin to Boston College via Readville, Hyde Park Ave @ Wolcott Square, Forest Hills, and Reservoir in around 2h 38m.
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
Tram from Copley to Boston College
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Franklin to Readville
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Hyde Park Ave @ Wolcott Square to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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