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

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There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BNA - CAE
    4h 58m
    $234–1,087

  2. Drive 434.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to Columbiacar car 434.3 mi
    8h 30m
    $80–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    13h 20m
    $156–258

  4. Fly to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane BNA - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $242–780

Nashville (BNA) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Sumter Laurel South via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 13h 20m.

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