There are 3 ways to get from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Franklin to Rugglestrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Boston to Old Orchard Beach Amtraktrain Downeaster
4h 12m$38–83Drive 122.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Old Orchard Beachcar 122.7 mi
2h 38m$23–33Train, bus, line 60 bus
- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
- Take the bus from St John St to School Stbus 60
5h 28m$30–62
Franklin to Old Orchard Beach by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Old Orchard Beach Amtrak via Ruggles and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Franklin and Old Orchard Beach is 133 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach, including transfers.
Franklin to Old Orchard Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Old Orchard Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Old Orchard Beach is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach.
There are 413+ hotels available in Old Orchard Beach.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Old Orchard Beach, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Old Orchard Beach Amtrak via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 12m.
Train from Franklin to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Old Orchard Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- BSOOB
Bus from St John St to School St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- BSOOB
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