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How to get fromLawrence to Franklinby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lawrence to Franklin by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MCI - BNA
    5h 33m
    $161–647

  2. Drive 599.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Franklincar car 599.9 mi
    10h 38m
    $110–159

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    14h 23m
    $150–257

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 10m
    $203–381

  5. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 20m
    $202–391

Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 578.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Franklin via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 14h 23m.

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