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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Franklin by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from Asheville, NC to Franklincar car
    7h 42m
    $48–94

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Clemson Amtrak Station to Franklincar car
    8h 48m
    $104–219

  3. Drive 302.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Franklincar car 302.6 mi
    5h 56m
    $56–80

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Franklincar car
    6h 17m
    $60–342

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane RDU - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Franklincar car
    7h 22m
    $360–578

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Franklincar car
    7h 45m
    $112–466

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Franklin, Macon County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Franklin. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Asheville, NC, then drive to Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Franklin via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Clemson Amtrak Station in around 8h 48m.

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