There are 4 ways to get from Watertown to Woonsocket by train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 28m$34–50Drive 34.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watertown to Woonsocketcar 34.3 mi
1h$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watertown to Woonsockettaxi 34.3 mi
1h$100–130Line 504 bus, train
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
- Take the train from South Station to Forge Park/495train Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 55m$32–47
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Woonsocket is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Woonsocket is to drive which takes 1h and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Watertown to Woonsocket. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Franklin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Watertown and Woonsocket is 43 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Woonsocket without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Watertown to Woonsocket, including transfers.
Watertown to Woonsocket train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
Watertown to Woonsocket train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Franklin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Woonsocket is 35 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Watertown to Woonsocket.
There are 184+ hotels available in Woonsocket.
What companies run services between Watertown, MA, USA and Woonsocket, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Franklin every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 57 min.
Train from Back Bay to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from South Station to Forge Park/495
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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