How to get from Grand Central to Franklin by bus and train?

From Grand Central to Franklin by bus and train

To get from Grand Central to Franklin in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New London station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Norwich Transportation Center station to Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Franklin on the Moovit app.

307min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Walk to Franklin
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    164 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New London Union Station
    ID 442
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Norwich Via Sr32
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwich Transportation Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Norwich Business Park Via Backus Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd
    ID 119
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franklin
    Walk to
    Franklin
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Franklin

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Franklin, New York - New Jersey is approximately 148.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 307 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Franklin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Grand Central to Franklin

To check the bus and train schedule from Grand Central to Franklin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) and destination (Franklin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Franklin?

    The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 1, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central and Franklin?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central to Franklin?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Boston station near Franklin in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Franklin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Franklin in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 5 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central to get to Franklin?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the 34 St-Penn Station station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central and Franklin?

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Franklin in New York - New Jersey.

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