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How to get fromFranklin to Walthamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin to Waltham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 553 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Franklin to Back Baytrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2. Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Carter St @ Waltham Stationbus bus 553 / ...
    2h 1m
    $6–15

  2. Drive 25.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to Walthamcar car 25.6 mi
    45 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin to Walthamtaxi taxi 25.6 mi
    45 min
    $80–100

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 16m
    $9–21

  5. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main Stbus bus 505
    2h 51m
    $6–16

Franklin to Waltham by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Franklin to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 57 min.

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