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

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 10 min.

310min
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
    0.92 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    163 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 Sr 32
  • 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
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franklin
    Walk to
    Franklin
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 2 and 5

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 2 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 10 min.

310min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 22
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
    0.92 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    163 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New London Union Station
    ID 442
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Norwich Via Sr 12
  • 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
    27 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 148.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 310 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.

Public transit stations close to Grand Central

Grand Central is located at Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Madison Av/E 42 St.

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • 51 St
  • 5 Av
  • Grand Central-42 St

Train stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • Madison Av/E 42 St
  • Madison Av/E 44 St
  • E 42 St/Park Av

Public transit stations close to Franklin, New York - New Jersey

Franklin is located at Franklin, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd.

Bus stations close to Franklin:

  • Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd
  • Reservation Required, Call (860) 456-2223 - Norwich Business Park
  • Wisconsin Ave & Stott Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 2 and 5

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 2 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 10 min.

310min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 22
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
    0.92 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    163 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New London Union Station
    ID 442
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Norwich Via Sr 12
  • 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
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franklin
    Walk to
    Franklin
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 310 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 1, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Franklin?

    The alternative route takes 310 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 2, 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 10 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 10 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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