There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Monson by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615 / ...
3h 45m$58–111Drive 60.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Monsoncar 60.2 mi
1h 11m$11–16Train
- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 41m$66–118Train, bus via Big Y - Wilbraham
- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
5h 16m$52–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Monson is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Monson is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Monson. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Franklin and Monson is 133 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Monson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Franklin to Monson, including transfers.
Franklin to Monson train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Monson train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Monson is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Franklin to Monson.
There are 51+ hotels available in Monson.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Monson, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Monson via South Station, Boston, Springfield, Union Station Bay 7, and Big Y - Wilbraham in around 5h 41m.
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 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 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 Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
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