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How to get fromDurham to Franklinby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Franklin by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Franklincar car
    6h 39m
    $45–83

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Clemson Amtrak Station to Franklincar car
    8h 16m
    $97–209

  3. Drive 287.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Franklincar car 287.7 mi
    5h 12m
    $53–76

  4. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Franklincar car
    6h 53m
    $62–344

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Clemson Amtrak Station to Franklincar car
    8h 56m
    $89–193

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Franklincar car
    7h 13m
    $105–451

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Franklin, Macon County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Franklin. However, you can take the bus to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Asheville, NC, then drive to Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Franklin via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Clemson Amtrak Station in around 8h 16m.

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