Franklin station Sacramento is a Sacramento Regional Transit District light-rail stop on the Blue Line, in south Sacramento. It can connect you with the line’s stations in both directions; check service details and fare rules before you travel.
- Station: Franklin, served by the Blue Line.
- From a motel in Sacramento: about 9 minutes by car.
- Station access: parking and wheelchair accessibility are indicated by SacRT.
- Fare basics: adult single rides are listed at $2.50, subject to change.
Finding Franklin station
Franklin is a Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) light-rail station with parking and wheelchair accessibility. SacRT provides station maps and directions to help you plan your approach.
No buses stop at the station, so plan the final part of your trip around the rail stop’s access rather than expecting a bus connection at its entrance. SacRT also marks Franklin as a station with parking.
How do you get from Franklin station to other parts of Sacramento?
The Blue Line runs between Watt/I-80 and Cosumnes River College (CRC), with Franklin on the route. The station’s schedule information covers trains in both directions, making the line the key onward connection from this stop.
For another south Sacramento rail stop, Center Parkway station is a separate point on the local network.
You can also plan around the Blue Line’s southern end, Cosumnes River College.
Cosumnes River College station is another south Sacramento rail stop.
Schedules and fares for the Franklin light rail station
SacRT says light-rail service begins at 4 a.m. Trains run every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the early morning and evening. Blue Line trains operate until 12:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and until 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Adult fares from SacRT are $2.50 for a single ride, $7.00 for a daily pass, $50.00 for a semi-monthly pass and $100.00 for a monthly pass.
Reduced fares for seniors age 62 and older, people with disabilities, and students in grades TK–12 are $1.25 for a single ride and $3.50 for a daily pass; eligibility and identification requirements may apply.
Station fare vending machines accept cash, credit or debit. Validate prepaid tickets and passes at a vending machine before boarding.
A light-rail single-ride ticket is valid for 90 minutes from validation on light rail only; boarding a bus requires a $0.25 transfer fare. SacRT says its bus and light-rail system operates every day of the year and is accessible to people with disabilities.
Station access and what to check before you go
SacRT publishes light-rail schedules online, and station kiosk signs display schedules too. For broader trip planning beyond south Sacramento, the route from south Sacramento to Sacramento city center is a separate journey to consider.
Fares and service details can change, so check the official site before you go. The operator is Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT).
FAQs
Which light-rail line serves Franklin station?
The Blue Line serves Franklin station and runs between Watt/I-80 and Cosumnes River College.
Are buses available at Franklin station?
No buses stop at the station.
Can you park at Franklin station?
SacRT marks Franklin station as having parking.
How often do Blue Line trains run?
During the day, the stated service interval is 15 minutes; it is 30 minutes in the early morning and evening.