There are 3 ways to get from Franklin to Springfield 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 Greyhound US0240 / ...
3h 22m$18–37Drive 77.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Springfieldcar 77.6 mi
1h 24m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 15m$35–75
Franklin to Springfield by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Springfield is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Franklin and Springfield is 117 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Franklin to Springfield, including transfers.
Franklin to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Springfield is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Franklin to Springfield.
There are 97+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Franklin to Springfield via Back Bay and Boston in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Franklin to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Franklin to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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