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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Franklin is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Franklin is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Franklin?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Franklin via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Newark to Franklin?

The distance between Newark and Franklin is 268 miles. The road distance is 197.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Franklin without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Newark to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Franklin train from?

Newark to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to Franklin train arrive?

Newark to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Newark to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Franklin is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Newark to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 122+ hotels available in Franklin.

Newark to Franklin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Franklin by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
5h 51m
$81–168
Drive 196.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Franklincar 196.3 mi
4h 16m
$36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
7h 8m
$44–85
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain
5h 1m
$475–1,625
Bus, train via Penn Station
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
7h 37m
$38–81
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain
5h 30m
$230–1,049
Fly from Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain
6h 19m
$69–387

Newark to Franklin by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Franklin via Boston and Back Bay in around 5h 51m.

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