There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Tufts University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Davissubway Red Line
1h 33m$8–14Train, line 85 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Franklin to Rugglestrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the bus from Ruggles to Sullivan Squarebus 85
2h 47m$6–15Drive 31.4 mi
- Drive from Franklin to Tufts Universitycar 31.4 mi
57 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franklin to Tufts Universitytaxi 31.4 mi
57 min$95–120
Franklin to Tufts University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Tufts University is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Tufts University is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Franklin and arriving at Davis via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Franklin and Tufts University is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.5 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Tufts University without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 33m and costs $8 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Franklin to Tufts University, including transfers.
Franklin to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Tufts University is 32 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Franklin to Tufts University.
There are 1762+ hotels available in Tufts University.
What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Franklin to Tufts University. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to South Station, take the subway to Davis, then walk to Tufts University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Franklin to Tufts University via Ruggles, Ruggles, Sullivan Square, and College Ave @ Broadway in around 2h 47m.
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
Subway from South Station to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Bus from Ruggles to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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