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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    3h 58m
    $26–54

  2. Bus, train via City of Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    4h 4m
    $21–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Ruggles to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    4h 31m
    $42–88

  4. Drive 133.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Franklincar car 133.6 mi
    2h 47m
    $25–36

Portland to Franklin by bus and train

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Franklin via Boston, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 4h 31m.

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