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How to get fromWaltham to Franklinby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Franklin by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train via Porter

    best
    1. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 35m
    $9–21

  2. Drive 25.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waltham to Franklincar car 25.2 mi
    46 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Franklintaxi taxi 25.2 mi
    46 min
    $80–95

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 43m
    $7–20

  5. Line 505 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    2. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    2h 46m
    $7–15

Waltham to Franklin by train and subway

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Waltham, 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.

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