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How to get fromFranklin to Charlotteby car, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Franklin to Charlotte by car, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Franklin to Clemson Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    4h 51m
    $52–107

  2. Drive 181.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to Charlottecar car 181.1 mi
    3h 24m
    $33–48

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Franklin to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillecar car
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Charlottebus bus Charlotte
    5h 17m
    $39–70

  4. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Franklin to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane AVL - CLT
    3h 15m
    $66–412

  5. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin to Toccoa Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Toccoa Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    5h 8m
    $169–250

  6. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Franklin to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GSP - CLT
    4h 16m
    $81–519

  7. Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Franklin to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car car
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane TYS - CLT
    4h 49m
    $100–628

  8. Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Franklin to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car car
    2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHA - CLT
    5h 6m
    $87–477

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Franklin to Charlotte. However, you can drive to Clemson Amtrak Station then take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Trade St & College St via Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, Charlotte, and Tryon St & Mellow Dr in around 5h 17m.

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