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

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Franklin is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Franklin is to drive and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Metra Transfer Center and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Groome Transportation - Columbus and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Columbus to Franklin?

The distance between Columbus and Franklin is 383 miles. The road distance is 315.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbus to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Columbus to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Franklin bus from?

Columbus to Franklin bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation - Columbus station.

Bus or fly from Columbus to Franklin?

The best way to get from Columbus to Franklin is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $430 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Columbus to Franklin bus arrive?

Columbus to Franklin bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Franklin?

Franklin is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 4:34 PM in Columbus and 3:34 PM in Franklin.

Can I drive from Columbus to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Franklin is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Columbus to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 199+ hotels available in Franklin.

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Franklin by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation - Columbus to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
8h 59m
$134–214
Drive 313.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbus to Franklincar 313.7 mi
5h 31m
$58–83
Fly Columbus Airport to Nashville
1. Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Nashville (BNA)plane CSG - BNA
5h 59m
$118–428
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from National Infantry Museum to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus Nashville
9h 21m
$242–312
Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Drive from Columbus to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Nashville (BNA)plane BHM - BNA
4h 17m
$146–523
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from National Infantry Museum to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nashville (BNA)plane ATL - BNA
5h 32m
$456–861
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
1. Take the bus from National Infantry Museum to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ATL - HSV
3. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Franklincar
6h 47m
$113–512

Columbus Airport (CSG) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Distance: 381 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Columbus, GA, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Metra Transfer Center to Franklin via Veterans Pkwy / Kayne Blvd, Groome Transportation - Columbus, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Nashville (BNA) twice daily.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Franklin by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

Bus

Drive 313.7 mi

Fly Columbus Airport to Nashville

Bus via Sandy Springs

Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Nashville

Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Nashville

Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive