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How to get fromNew Orleans to Franklinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Nashville

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MSY - BNA
    3h 43m
    $767–1,087

  2. Drive  515.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Franklincar car 515.3 mi
    8h 20m
    $86–123

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112 / ...
    12h 23m
    $161–228

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    18h 41m
    $428–646

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Nashville

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane GPT - BNA
    5h 55m
    $186–580

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane MSY - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Franklincar car
    7h 4m
    $98–496

  7. Train, bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 17m
    $221–345

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Franklin via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 23m.

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