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

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

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  1. Fly from Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CAE - BNA
    5h 19m
    $206–936

  2. Drive 435.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Franklincar car 435.5 mi
    8h 32m
    $80–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 51m
    $154–262

  4. Train to Savannah, fly

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SAV - BNA
    5h 55m
    $234–726

  5. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus bus
    14h 18m
    $266–352

Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Franklin via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 13h 51m.

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