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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Franklin is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Franklin is to shuttle and taxi and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $260 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Columbia to Franklin?

The distance between Columbia and Franklin is 394 miles. The road distance is 440.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Franklin without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $250 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Columbia to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Franklin bus from?

Columbia to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.

Bus or fly from Columbia to Franklin?

The best way to get from Columbia to Franklin is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Columbia to Franklin bus arrive?

Columbia to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Franklin is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Columbia to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 197+ hotels available in Franklin.

Columbia to Franklin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Franklin by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Nashville (BNA)plane COU - BNA
5h 36m
$200–591
Drive 438 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Franklincar 438 mi
8h
$80–116
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
11h 25m
$258–395
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nashville (BNA)plane STL - BNA
6h 58m
$171–832
Shuttle, taxi to Quincy Regional Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Hannibalshuttle
2. Take the taxi from Hannibal to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)taxi
3. Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Nashville (BNA)plane UIN - BNA
5h 16m
$269–651
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
11h 33m
$123–204

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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5h 52mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.3 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Franklin via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 11h 33m.

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