There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Franklin by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 43m$19–37Drive 77.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Franklincar 77.4 mi
1h 25m$15–21Train via Boston
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
4h 8m$35–75Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
4h 31m$37–76
Springfield to Franklin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Franklin is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Franklin is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Franklin via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Springfield and Franklin is 117 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Franklin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Springfield to Franklin, including transfers.
Springfield to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Franklin is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Springfield to Franklin.
There are 122+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Franklin via Boston and Back Bay in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
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 Back Bay to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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