There are 4 ways to get from Saco to Franklin by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Boston
best- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Ruggles to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
4h 9m$39–80Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saco to Franklincar 118.9 mi
2h 33m$22–32Line 60 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Dyer Library to Portland Public Librarybus 60
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain
5h 54m$30–62Train
- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
4h 29m$40–80
Saco to Franklin by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saco to Franklin is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Saco to Franklin is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Saco station to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Saco Amtrak Station and arriving at Franklin via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Saco and Franklin is 129 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saco to Franklin without a car is to train via Boston which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Saco to Franklin, including transfers.
Saco to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saco Amtrak Station.
Saco to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saco to Franklin is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Saco to Franklin.
There are 122+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between Saco, ME, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Saco Amtrak Station to Franklin via Boston, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 4h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Ruggles to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from South Station to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from South Station to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- bsoobtransit.org
Bus from Dyer Library to Portland Public Library
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://bsoobtransit.org/
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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