What is the cheapest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin?

The distance between Mammoth Cave National Park and Franklin is 114 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 195+ hotels available in Franklin.

Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin - 3 ways to travel via car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin by car ferry, car, or bus

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Car ferry, drive, bus
best
1. Take the carferry from Mammoth Cave to Mammoth Cavecarferry
2. Drive from Mammoth Cave to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovecar
3. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus
3h 35m
$87–204
Drive 125 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklincar 125 mi
2h 22m
$23–33
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Mammoth Cave to Mammoth Cavecarferry Green River Ferry
2. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Cave City to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus Indianapolis
3h 37m
$86–203

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Map of how to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin.

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Distance: 113.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Mammoth Cave National Park, KY, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin. However, you can drive to Mammoth Cave, take the car ferry to Mammoth Cave, drive to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove, take the bus to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, then take the taxi to Franklin. Alternatively, you can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Franklin in around 2h 22m.

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