How to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town by bus and train?

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town by bus and train

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town in Boston, take the 504 bus from Water St @ Watertown Yard station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay station to Franklin/Dean College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

77min$14.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Leaves from Water St @ Watertown Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water St @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #709 | Forge Park/495
  • 6
    Ride to train station Franklin/Dean College
    Ride to train station
    Franklin/Dean College
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town by bus, subway and train

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from South Station station to Franklin/Dean College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

112min$14.60
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #709 | Forge Park/495
  • 8
    Ride to train station Franklin/Dean College
    Ride to train station
    Franklin/Dean College
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town

The distance between Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and Franklin Town, Boston is approximately 33.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal

Watertown Sq Terminal is located at Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Merchants Row.

Subway stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Belmont
  • Waverley
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Main St @ Merchants Row
  • Mt Auburn St @ Main St
  • Galen St @ Water St

Public transit stations close to Franklin Town, Boston

Franklin Town is located at Franklin Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Franklin.

Train stations close to Franklin Town:

  • Forge Park/495
  • Franklin/Dean College

Bus stations close to Franklin Town:

  • Franklin

Related Routes

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town by bus, subway and train

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from South Station station to Franklin/Dean College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

112min$14.60
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #709 | Forge Park/495
  • 8
    Ride to train station Franklin/Dean College
    Ride to train station
    Franklin/Dean College
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watertown Sq Terminal and Franklin Town?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town?

    The 504 bus line goes from Water St @ Watertown Yard station near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Downtown Via Copley (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Downtown Via Copley (Express) station near Franklin Town in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town and Franklin Town in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watertown Sq Terminal to get to Franklin Town?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Water St @ Watertown Yard stop near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watertown Sq Terminal and Franklin Town?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Via Copley (Express) station, which is closest to Franklin Town in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town?

    The ride from Watertown Sq Terminal to Franklin Town costs $14.75.

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