There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Nashville (BNA)plane CLE - BNA
3h 27m$198–378Drive 537.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to Franklincar 537.9 mi
9h 2m$99–142Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus Bsb 25
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
12h 38m$141–245Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
15h 19m$142–212
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Franklin is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $190 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Cleveland and Franklin is 484 miles. The road distance is 541 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Franklin without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 12h 38m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Cleveland to Franklin, including transfers.
Cleveland to Franklin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 12h 38m.
Cleveland to Franklin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Franklin is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 11:30 AM in Cleveland and 10:30 AM in Franklin.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Franklin via Toledo Bus Stop and Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Nashville via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Nashville via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Franklin is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Cleveland to Franklin.
There are 192+ hotels available in Franklin.