visiting the danforth

There is a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line that stops in downtown Framingham, 2.3 miles from the Danforth at Framingham State University.

From downtown Framingham, it is a little over an hour walk to the Danforth. Or, you can ride a MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) bus from the Commuter Rail station. Bus Route 2 will take you to the Museum; Route 3 will get you back to the commuter rail station. For updated information on fares and schedules, consult the MWRTA’s website. Or call the MWRTA at 508-935-2222.

The MWRTA uses the Flag down System which allows buses to stop anywhere along their routes where it is safe to pick up passengers. Passengers can hail MWRTA buses by waving.

Mention to the bus driver you are going to the Danforth and they will drop you off at the nearest spot on Edgell Road and point you to the front of the Museum. From there it is a 2-minute walk across Framingham Centre Common and around to the back of the Museum for our main entrance.

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) westbound to Exit 13 (MA-30 toward Framingham). Bear right after the tolls to stay onto MA-30 toward Framingham. After 3 lights, Route 30 merges with Route 9 westbound. Continue through light by Whole Foods (on right). In ¼ mile, bear right onto ramp with signs for Framingham State University and Route 30. At the light take a right onto Edgell Road. Take the first left onto Oak Street, and the first right onto Vernon Road. Take a left onto Grove Street to enter the parking lot behind the Danforth at Framingham State University building. The main entrance is at the back of the building.

GPS Note: Enter “14 Vernon Street, Framingham” (not Danforth Art Museum) for accurate GPS navigation.

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) eastbound to Exit 12 (Route 9 toward Framingham). Bear right after the tolls to stay onto Route 9 East. In 2.2 miles, take a slight right onto the ramp toward Edgell Road/Main Street. Take left at light onto Edgell Road. Take a left onto Oak Street in .1 miles, followed by an immediate right onto Vernon Street. Take a left onto Grove Street to enter the parking lot behind the Danforth at Framingham State University building. The main entrance is at the back of the building.

GPS Note: Enter “14 Vernon Street, Framingham” (not Danforth Art Museum) for accurate GPS navigation.