What is the cheapest way to get from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains is to fly and drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $700.

How far is it from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance between Franklin and Great Smoky Mountains is 234 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Franklin and Great Smoky Mountains?

Great Smoky Mountains is 1h ahead of Franklin. It is currently 6:37 PM in Franklin and 7:37 PM in Great Smoky Mountains.

Can I drive from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains.

Where can I stay near Great Smoky Mountains?

There are 7205+ hotels available in Great Smoky Mountains.

Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane BNA - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Great Smoky Mountainscar
3h 16m
$162–701
Drive 248.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountainscar 248.9 mi
5h 7m
$46–66
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Great Smoky Mountainscar
17h 48m
$171–296
Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane BNA - AVL
2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Great Smoky Mountainscar
5h 47m
$146–487

Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Great Smoky Mountains, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains. However, you can take the taxi to Nashville-Airport-BNA airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then drive to Great Smoky Mountains. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Great Smoky Mountains via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 17h 48m.

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