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How to get fromCharlotte to Franklinby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Franklin by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Drive from Clemson Amtrak Station to Franklincar car
    4h 38m
    $53–106

  2. Drive 180 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Franklincar car 180 mi
    3h 28m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus Charlotte
    2. Drive from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Franklincar car
    5h 55m
    $40–69

  4. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Franklincar car
    3h 50m
    $55–351

  5. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Franklintaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $162–249

  6. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane CLT - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Franklincar car
    4h 47m
    $79–508

  7. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Franklincar car
    5h 23m
    $114–727

  8. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane CLT - CHA
    2. Drive from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Franklincar car
    5h 33m
    $125–787

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Franklin, Macon County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Franklin. However, you can take the train to Clemson Amtrak Station then drive to Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College St & 6th St to Franklin via Tryon St & Dorton St, Charlotte, and Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville in around 5h 55m.

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