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How to get fromNorth Adams to Franklinby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from North Adams to Franklin by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    7h 27m
    $51–113

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Adams Center to JWO Transit Center Greenfieldbus bus 903
    2. Take the bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    7h 58m
    $23–48

  3. Drive 127.7 mi

    1. Drive from North Adams to Franklincar car 127.7 mi
    2h 56m
    $24–34

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Framinghambus bus Greyhound US0270s
    9h 3m
    $25–47

  5. Train via North Adams Walmart

    1. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    9h 9m
    $52–113

North Adams to Franklin by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between North Adams, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from North Adams Center to Franklin via Pittsfield ITC, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsfield to Framingham twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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