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How to get fromProvidence to Franklinby train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Franklin by train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Readvilletrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Readville to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 27m
    $9–16

  2. Drive 20.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Franklincar car 20.6 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to Franklintaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    31 min
    $60–75

  4. Train via Boston

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 29m
    $12–567

  5. Train via Boston #2

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 51m
    $13–568

Providence to Franklin by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Franklin via Readville in around 2h 27m.

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