There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Fitchburg by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Porter to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 30m$16–29Drive 45 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Fitchburgcar 45 mi
56 min$9–12Train, bus
- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 52m$13–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franklin to Fitchburgtaxi 45 mi
56 min$130–160
Franklin to Fitchburg by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Fitchburg is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Fitchburg is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Fitchburg via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Franklin and Fitchburg is 79 miles. The road distance is 45.3 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Fitchburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Franklin to Fitchburg, including transfers.
Franklin to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Fitchburg is 45 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Franklin to Fitchburg.
There are 19+ hotels available in Fitchburg.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Fitchburg via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 3h 30m.
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 Porter to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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