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How to get fromWashington to Franklinby bus, taxi, car, subway, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Franklin by bus, taxi, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Godwin Transit Center to Franklintaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $113–144

  2. Drive 165.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Franklincar car 165.7 mi
    3h 21m
    $31–44

  3. Subway, fly, drive

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    3. Drive from Charlottesville (CHO) to Franklincar car
    4h 39m
    $48–286

  4. Subway, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Goodwin Transit Center to Franklintaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $111–143

  5. Bus, taxi via West Falls Church, Orange Line Track 2 Platform

    1. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Godwin Transit Center to Franklintaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $114–148

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 189.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Franklin, Pendleton County, WV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Franklin. However, you can take the bus to Godwin Transit Center then take the taxi to Franklin. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Franklin in around 3h 21m.

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