Why Commuting is Easy from Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA enjoys commuter rail service to Boston, a very nice benefit for town residents. No long drive to a distant rail stations as there are two stations right in town!  

Franklin is also located on US Interstate Highway Route 495, roughly equidistant from the cities of Boston (26 miles ), Worcester (28 miles) and Providence, RI (26 miles).  So Franklin’s central location and ready highway access helps make the drive to work, cultural attractions, sports venues and social events a lot easier.

There’s even local bus service to locations in town.

So check out the posts below and see why your commute will be easier in Franklin, MA!

From the category archives:

Commute

It’s very beneficial to Franklin, MA having MBTA commuter rail service to Boston right in town.

Dean College students use the system frequently to get to and from class, so this helps Dean function well and thrive. 
And a heavy flow of workers use the Franklin line to commute to jobs in Boston or along Route 128 [...]

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The Forge Park/Route 495 MBTA commuter rail station is one of two train stations in Franklin, MA.  (The 2nd commuter rail station is in the heart of Franklin’s downtown area.)

This is the terminal station on the Franklin commuter rail line so many commuters from outlying communities drive to Franklin’s Forge Park rail station to catch [...]

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There are two commuter rail stations in Franklin, MA: Forge Park/Route 495 and the Downtown/Dean College rail station.  Travel time to Boston’s South Station is roughly one hour and trains run frequently.
The Downtown station sits right in the center of downtown Franklin, MA – but you might never know it!

The commuter rail line enters the downtown Franklin [...]

You’ll need to get up early to grab one of the coveted parking spots at the Downtown Franklin MBTA train station in Franklin, Massachusetts.  But if you want to sleep in, just head to Franklin’s Forge Park commuter rail station on Rte 495 to be assured of ample parking whatever train you take.
GPChaney recently asked 02038.com [...]

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Dolce Express opens at the Downtown Franklin MBTA train station

by Warren Reynolds on February 25, 2010

The MBTA commuter rail service on the Franklin line got a major upgrade last week with the opening of the Dolce Express coffee shop at the Downtown Franklin station. 

High quality food and drink
This is not the typical muffin-and-danish-wrapped-in-plastic place you may be used to. 

Dolce Express offers weary commuters many of the gourmet coffees, teas, foods [...]

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