There are 3 ways to get from Franklin to Boston University by train, car, or taxi
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Franklin to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Boston University is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Boston University is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Franklin and Boston University is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Franklin to Boston University, including transfers.
Franklin to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Boston University is 28 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Franklin to Boston University.
There are 1507+ hotels available in Boston University.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Franklin to Back Bay every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 51 min.
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
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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