There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Franklin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
8h 33m$117–184Drive 449 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Franklincar 449 mi
7h 30m$82–119Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Nashville
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Nashville (BNA)plane ROA - BNA
5h 27m$134–479Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ROA - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Franklincar
7h 7m$91–460Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Nashville
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Nashville (BNA)plane LYH - BNA
8h 20m$146–508
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Franklin is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Franklin is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Roanoke and Franklin is 454 miles. The road distance is 451.6 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Roanoke to Franklin, including transfers.
Roanoke to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Franklin is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $480 and takes 5h 27m.
Roanoke to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Franklin is 1h behind Roanoke. It is currently 2:08 PM in Roanoke and 1:08 PM in Franklin.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Nashville (BNA) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Nashville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Nashville via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Nashville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Nashville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Nashville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Franklin is 452 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Roanoke to Franklin.
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