There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Groton 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 Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 17m$30–46Drive 43.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Grotoncar 43.6 mi
56 min$8–12Train, bus
- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 28m$25–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franklin to Grotontaxi 43.6 mi
56 min$130–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Groton is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Groton is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Groton. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Franklin and Groton is 70 miles. The road distance is 43.9 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Groton without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Franklin to Groton, including transfers.
Franklin to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Groton is 44 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Franklin to Groton.
There are 40+ hotels available in Groton.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Groton via South Station, South Station, Porter, Porter, and Ayer in around 3h 17m.
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 Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
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 Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- 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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