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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORF - BNA
    2h 32m
    $165–525

  2. Drive 684.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Franklincar car 684.8 mi
    12h 21m
    $125–181

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 10m
    $199–349

  4. Train, bus via Roanoke

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 28m
    $262–494

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 23m
    $156–268

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princess Anne & Chapel to Franklin via Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, and Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rd in around 19h 23m.

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