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

The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Athens is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Franklin to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $460 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Franklin and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Franklin station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Franklin to Athens?

The distance between Franklin and Athens is 335 miles. The road distance is 285.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Franklin to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Franklin to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Franklin to Athens bus from?

Franklin to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Where does the Franklin to Athens bus arrive?

Franklin to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Franklin and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Franklin. It is currently 11:22 PM in Franklin and 12:22 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Franklin to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Athens is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Franklin to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 141+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
7h 19m
$101–161
Drive 284.1 mi
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1. Drive from Franklin to Athenscar 284.1 mi
5h 42m
$52–75
Fly Nashville to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BNA - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 27m
$462–845
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
8h 16m
$134–204
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL) #2
1. Take the bus from Omni Nashville Hotel to Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckheadbus Nashville
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
9h 47m
$235–284
Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Franklin to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane HSV - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 38m
$118–536
Fly Nashville to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane BNA - GSP
2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus
5h 35m
$292–900

Nashville (BNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 332.7 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Franklin to Athens Transit Center via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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How to get fromFranklin to Athensby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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

Bus

Drive 284.1 mi

Fly Nashville to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL) #2

Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

Fly Nashville to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus