There are 3 ways to get from Franklin to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BNA - CHS
3h 28m$424–1,187Drive 529.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Charlestoncar 529.7 mi
9h 46m$97–140Bus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
19h 3m$165–285
Nashville (BNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Charleston is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $420 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
The distance between Franklin and Charleston is 479 miles. The road distance is 532.8 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 19h 3m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Franklin to Charleston, including transfers.
Franklin to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Franklin to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $420 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 19h 3m.
Franklin to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Franklin. It is currently 3:56 PM in Franklin and 4:56 PM in Charleston.
What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Nashville (BNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Transit Mall via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 19h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Nashville to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Nashville to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Nashville to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Charleston is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Franklin to Charleston.
There are 1922+ hotels available in Charleston.