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How to get fromCleveland to Franklinby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to Franklin by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CLE - BNA
    3h 27m
    $278–378

  2. Drive 537.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cleveland to Franklincar car 537.9 mi
    9h 2m
    $99–142

  3. Bus via Louisville

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus Chicago
    11h 50m
    $112–192

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    12h 38m
    $136–255

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    15h 19m
    $138–232

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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 Ohio Greyhound Station to Franklin via Louisville, KY, Nashville, Fulton Station Outbound, and Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rd in around 11h 50m.

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