What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Franklin is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Franklin is to bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $450 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Athens to Franklin?

The distance between Athens and Franklin is 336 miles. The road distance is 286.9 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Franklin without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Franklin?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Athens to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Franklin bus from?

Athens to Franklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.

Where does the Athens to Franklin bus arrive?

Athens to Franklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Franklin?

Franklin is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 1:53 AM in Athens and 12:53 AM in Franklin.

Can I drive from Athens to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Franklin is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Athens to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 199+ hotels available in Franklin.

Athens to Franklin - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Franklin by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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best
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2434
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
7h 3m
$101–165
Drive 285.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to Franklincar 285.2 mi
5h 43m
$53–76
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nashville (BNA)plane ATL - BNA
4h 30m
$458–841
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2434
2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus Nashville
7h 30m
$212–256
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
8h 11m
$137–205
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ATL - HSV
3. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Franklincar
5h 45m
$115–492
Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from El Jinete - Jefferson, GA to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus
2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Nashville (BNA)plane GSP - BNA
5h 37m
$266–761

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Distance: 334.4 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Franklin via Atlanta Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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How to get fromAthens to Franklinby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Franklin by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Bus

Drive 285.2 mi

Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Nashville

Bus via Sandy Springs

Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Nashville