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How to get fromHartford to Franklinby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Boston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    3h 52m
    $20–40

  2. Drive 78.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hartford to Franklincar car 78.8 mi
    1h 53m
    $15–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    5h 53m
    $51–685

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to South Stationbus bus New York
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    3h 53m
    $27–65

Hartford to Franklin by bus and train

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Franklin via New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 5h 53m.

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