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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Franklin is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Franklin is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Franklin?

The distance between Carbondale and Franklin is 225 miles. The road distance is 222.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $85 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Carbondale to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Franklin bus from?

Carbondale to Franklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Carbondale to Franklin?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Franklin is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $700 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Carbondale to Franklin bus arrive?

Carbondale to Franklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Franklin is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Carbondale to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 192+ hotels available in Franklin.

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Franklin by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
4h 18m
$85–115
Drive 220.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Franklincar 220.9 mi
3h 46m
$41–59
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Nashville (BNA)plane MWA - BNA
6h 13m
$198–674
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nashville (BNA)plane STL - BNA
5h 23m
$222–870

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Nashville (BNA) twice daily.

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