Area Maps & Transportation Info
Where in the world is Framingham?
Framingham is located about 20 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern coast of the United States in the state of Massachusetts, (approximately halfway between the cities of Worcester and Boston).
Framingham Area Towns Framingham is surrounded by Sudbury, Wayland, Natick, Sherborn, Ashland, Marlboro, and Southboro, MA. Framingham is the hub of the region commonly called "MetroWest". |
Driving Directions to Framingham:
From Rt. 128 exit at Rt. 30 west through Wayland to Framingham or exit at Mass Pike west, follow to exit 13 or 12.
From Rt. 495 exit at Rt. 9 east in Southboro, follow to Framingham.
From Mass Pike exit 12 or 13.
Other Major Routes in Framingham:
Rt. 30 - between Wayland and Southboro
Rt. 9 - between Natick and Southboro
Rt. 126 - between Wayland and Ashland
Rt. 135 - between Natick and Ashland
Framingham Bus Services:
THE RIDE - transportation for handicapped and disabled people from the MBTA. Taxis and wheelchair vans used. (800) 533-6282
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority - formerly LIFT - local scheduled bus service in Framingham with connections to Natick Neighborhood Bus and other surrounding towns. (508) 532-5459. Follow this link for the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority -formerly LIFT Bus Schedule
Logan Express - transportation to and from Logan Airport. Depot is located in Shoppers World parking lot. (800)235-6426
Limoliner - Transportation from Boston to New York with boarding at Sheraton Framingham, Rt. 9 W.
Busy Bee - local transportation for Framingham elderly (508) 881-2120
Caravan for Commuters
Commuter Parking
Interactive Mapping Sites:
MapQuest - free maps, point-to-point driving directions, travel info, printable maps.
Microsoft ExpediaMaps - maps, driving directions, etc.
ETAK Mapping - free maps from Etak, several types of mapping and geopositioning infomation and services.
Other Map Sites:
Univ. of Texas Map Collection - extensive resource for U.S., World, and Historical maps, links to other map sites
USGS National Mapping Info - United States Geological Survey Mapping Information Center
Library of Congress - Geography and Map Reading Room. Very interesting collection of maps and geo-specific images
