There are 3 ways to get from South Station to Franklin by train, car, or taxi
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South Station to Franklin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Franklin is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Franklin is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Franklin. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between South Station and Franklin is 27 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Franklin without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $5 - $11.
The train from South Station to Franklin takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
South Station to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Franklin station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Franklin is 28 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from South Station to Franklin.
There are 100+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Franklin every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
Train from South Station to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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