There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA)plane DCA - BNA
2h 20m$902–1,153Drive 667.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Franklincar 667.1 mi
11h 30m$122–176Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
15h 28m$161–235Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane DCA - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Franklincar
3h 48m$176–915Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Nashville
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Nashville (BNA)plane BWI - BNA
4h 9m$217–1,280Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Nashville
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Nashville (BNA)plane IAD - BNA
4h 17m$137–508
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Franklin is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Franklin is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
The distance between Washington and Franklin is 585 miles. The road distance is 671 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Washington to Franklin, including transfers.
Washington to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Franklin is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $900 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 28m.
Washington to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Franklin is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 7:52 PM in Washington and 6:52 PM in Franklin.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 15h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville via Greenville/Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Franklin is 671 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Washington to Franklin.
There are 192+ hotels available in Franklin.