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How to get fromCharlottesville to Franklinby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CHO - BNA
    4h 44m
    $168–534

  2. Drive 555.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Franklincar car 555.1 mi
    9h 16m
    $102–147

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    11h 48m
    $137–224

  4. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DCA - BNA
    5h 40m
    $899–1,254

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    12h 11m
    $150–276

Charlottesville (CHO) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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