There are 6 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Franklin by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Nashville (BNA)plane PIT - BNA
4h 13mDrive 576.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsburgh to Franklincar 576.5 mi
9h 49m$106–152Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
13h 33m$135–235Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Nashville (BNA)plane CLE - BNA
6h 52m$324–618Bus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
14h 49m$137–226Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Columbus to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
15h 23m$143–243
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Franklin is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Franklin is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $320 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Nashville via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Louisville, KY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Franklin is 510 miles. The road distance is 579.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Franklin without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 13h 33m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pittsburgh to Franklin, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus.
Franklin is 1h behind Pittsburgh. It is currently 5:36 AM in Pittsburgh and 4:36 AM in Franklin.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Franklin is 580 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Pittsburgh to Franklin.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Franklin via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Louisville, KY, and Nashville in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Nashville via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Nashville via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Nashville via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Nashville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Nashville via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- rideprt.org
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.rideprt.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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