What is the cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Franklin is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $460 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Franklin?

The distance between Minneapolis and Franklin is 728 miles. The road distance is 861.4 miles.

How do I travel from Minneapolis to Franklin without a car?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 19h 48m and costs $190 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Minneapolis to Franklin?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Minneapolis to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis to Franklin bus from?

Minneapolis to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Minneapolis to Franklin?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $460 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 19h 48m.

Where does the Minneapolis to Franklin bus arrive?

Minneapolis to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Franklin is 861 miles. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Minneapolis to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 166+ hotels available in Franklin.

Minneapolis to Franklin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nashville (BNA)plane MSP - BNA
3h 44m
$467–1,037
Drive 856.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Franklincar 856.4 mi
14h 54m
$157–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
19h 48m
$199–349
Train, bus via Carbondale
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
20h 33m
$317–608
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
20h 42m
$262–492
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
24h 18m
$221–340

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 723.6 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Franklin via Chicago Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 19h 48m.

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