The cheapest and fastest trains from Franklin, MA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$294
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Franklin, MA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Franklin, MA to New York, NY will cost around $294 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 36 trains that leave Franklin, MA for New York, NY on Mon, May 18, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
179 Northeast Regional8:28 PM3h21Providence Station, Providence, RI11:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1281One-way0 transfers
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional1:25 PM9h37Framingham Station, Framingham, MA11:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1331One-way2 transfers
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional1:25 PM10h24Framingham Station, Framingham, MA11:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1331One-way2 transfers
67 Northeast Regional7:01 PM4h01Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA11:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1381One-way0 transfers
179 Northeast Regional8:03 PM3h46Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA11:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1381One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela7:50 AM3h00Providence Station, Providence, RI10:50 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$4881One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela9:46 AM3h05Providence Station, Providence, RI12:51 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$3141One-way0 transfers
2163 Acela11:43 AM3h06Providence Station, Providence, RI2:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$4881One-way0 transfers
2193 Acela6:40 PM3h06Providence Station, Providence, RI9:46 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$3921One-way0 transfers
2167 Acela1:37 PM3h13Providence Station, Providence, RI4:50 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$4881One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Franklin, MA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Franklin, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Franklin, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Franklin, MA to New York, NY costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Franklin, MA to New York, NY costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 26m by train vs 3h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€76) compared to roughly $60 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Franklin, MA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Franklin, MA to New York, NY trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:50 AM Franklin, MA | 4h01 | 2:51 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Franklin, MA | 4h06 | 3:56 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Franklin, MA to New York, NY
Trains from Franklin, MA to New York, NY run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 9:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, MBTA from Franklin, MA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, MBTA trains will get you between Franklin, MA and New York, NY from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Franklin, MA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Franklin, MA to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Franklin, MA to New York, NY
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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