There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to North Adams by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 21m$52–112Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus
- Take the bus from JWO Transit Center Greenfield to North Adams Centerbus 903
7h 57m$23–48Drive 127.4 mi
- Drive from Franklin to North Adamscar 127.4 mi
2h 55m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Framingham to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
8h 49m$26–52
Franklin to North Adams by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to North Adams is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to North Adams is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin station to North Adams. However, there are services departing from Forge Park MBTA Station and arriving at North Adams Center via Milford Crossing, Framingham and Pittsfield ITC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to North Adams station. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Franklin and North Adams is 198 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to North Adams without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Franklin to North Adams, including transfers.
Franklin to North Adams bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Framingham station.
Franklin to North Adams train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
The best way to get from Franklin to North Adams is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and North Adams, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to North Adams Center via Back Bay, Boston, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, and Pittsfield ITC in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Framingham to Pittsfield twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
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 Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Framingham to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- Berkshire Region Transit
Bus from JWO Transit Center Greenfield to North Adams Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- Berkshire Region Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Franklin to North Adams bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsfield station.
Franklin to North Adams train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to North Adams is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Franklin to North Adams.
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