There are 3 ways to get from Franklin to Connecticut by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 32m$60–130Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Bridgeportcar 134.9 mi
2h 39m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus
5h 46m$28–57
Franklin to Connecticut by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Connecticut is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Connecticut is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Connecticut station. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Franklin and Connecticut is 199 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Connecticut without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Franklin to Connecticut, including transfers.
Franklin to Connecticut train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Connecticut train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Connecticut is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Franklin to Connecticut.
There are 119+ hotels available in Connecticut.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Connecticut, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston in around 4h 32m.
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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