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How to get fromPittsburgh to Franklinby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Franklin by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Meadvillebus bus Greyhound US0440s
    2. Take the taxi from Meadville to Franklintaxi taxi
    2h 49m
    $85–119

  2. Drive 78.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Franklincar car 78.8 mi
    1h 31m
    $15–21

  3. Bus, taxi via Prospect

    1. Take the bus from East Busway At Penn Station D to Portersville Exit 96bus bus Pittsburgh Outbound
    2. Take the taxi from Portersville Exit 96 to Franklintaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    $113–149

  4. Bus, taxi via New Castle

    1. Take the bus from East Busway At Penn Station D to Transit Center, PAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transfer Point, PA to Iron Mountainbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Iron Mountain to Franklintaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $76–108

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  • Distance: 126.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Franklin, Venango County, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pittsburgh to Franklin. However, you can take the bus to Meadville then take the taxi to Franklin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Portersville Exit 96 then take the taxi to Franklin.

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