There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Franklin by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 48m$11–31Drive 30.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Franklincar 30.4 mi
37 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester to Franklintaxi 30.4 mi
37 min$90–110Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 30m$15–27
Worcester to Franklin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Franklin is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Franklin is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Franklin via Blandford Street and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Worcester and Franklin is 68 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Franklin without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $11 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Worcester to Franklin, including transfers.
Worcester to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
Worcester to Franklin train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Franklin is 31 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Worcester to Franklin.
There are 100+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Worcester to Franklin via Lansdowne, Blandford Street, Copley, and Back Bay in around 3h 30m.
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
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
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