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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus bus 928
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    5h 18m
    $22–45

  2. Drive 107.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterbury to Franklincar car 107.6 mi
    2h 27m
    $20–29

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    6h 33m
    $65–148

  4. Bus, train via Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn

    1. Take the bus from Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus bus 928
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to South Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    5h 58m
    $28–71

  5. Line 229 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ Chapel Stbus bus 229
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    6h 55m
    $43–668

Waterbury to Franklin by bus and train

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Waterbury to Franklin via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 6h 33m.

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