What is the cheapest way to get from Franklin to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Portland is to train and bus via City of Portland which costs $20 - $45 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Franklin to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Franklin to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Franklin and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Portland. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Portland via Ruggles and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Franklin to Portland?

The distance between Franklin and Portland is 134 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

How do I travel from Franklin to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Franklin to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $26 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Franklin to Portland?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Franklin to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Franklin to Portland train from?

Franklin to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.

Where does the Franklin to Portland train arrive?

Franklin to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.

Can I drive from Franklin to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Portland is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Franklin to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 340+ hotels available in Portland.

Franklin to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Portland by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 12m
$26–56
Train, bus via City of Portland
cheapest
1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
3h 57m
$20–41
Train
1. Take the train from Franklin to Rugglestrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 31m
$43–88
Drive 133.8 mi
1. Drive from Franklin to Portlandcar 133.8 mi
2h 46m
$25–36

Franklin to Portland by train and bus

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3h 12mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a train from Franklin to Portland via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 31m.

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