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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin to Raleigh by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Drive from Franklin to Asheville, NCcar car
    2. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    6h 52m
    $49–95

  2. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Franklin to Clemson Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $102–227

  3. Drive 303.3 mi

    1. Drive from Franklin to Raleighcar car 303.3 mi
    5h 53m
    $56–80

  4. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Franklin to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AVL - RDU
    6h 1m
    $61–362

  5. 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TYS - RDU
    7h 38m
    $95–578

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Franklin to Raleigh. However, you can drive to Asheville, NC, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, walk to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, then take the line 1 bus to GoRaleigh Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Raleigh Union Station via Clemson Amtrak Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 9h 7m.

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