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

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Franklin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Franklin is to drive and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $140 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute and arriving at Nashville via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Greyhound Station Cincinnati and Louisville, KY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Dayton to Franklin?

The distance between Dayton and Franklin is 330 miles. The road distance is 343.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dayton to Franklin without a car is to bus via Louisville which takes 9h 36m and costs $100 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Dayton to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dayton to Franklin bus from?

Dayton to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Dayton to Franklin?

The best way to get from Dayton to Franklin is to bus via Louisville which takes 9h 36m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $700 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Dayton to Franklin bus arrive?

Dayton to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cincinnati Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Franklin?

Franklin is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 2:00 AM in Dayton and 1:00 AM in Franklin.

Can I drive from Dayton to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Franklin is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Dayton to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 166+ hotels available in Franklin.

Dayton to Franklin - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and line 08 bus

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

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Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Dayton to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Nashville (BNA)plane SDF - BNA
4h 15m
$143–486
Drive 341.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dayton to Franklincar 341.8 mi
5h 51m
$63–91
Bus via Louisville
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
9h 36m
$104–182
Fly from Dayton
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Nashville (BNA)plane DAY - BNA
6h 18m
$177–687
Line 08 bus, bus, bus to Covington, fly
1. Take the bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Northwest Hubbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
3. Take the bus from Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr to Government Square Area Bbus
4. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Nashville (BNA)plane CVG - BNA
6h 26m
$1,027–1,107
Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville (BNA)plane CMH - BNA
6h 50m
$880–1,137
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
9h 38m
$107–172

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Distance: 327.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to Franklin via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Louisville, KY, and Nashville in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Nashville (BNA) hourly.

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