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How to get fromDurham to Franklinby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Franklin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane RDU - BNA
    4h 18m
    $175–408

  2. Drive 510.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Franklincar car 510.4 mi
    9h 31m
    $94–135

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    13h 2m
    $136–240

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CLT - BNA
    6h 47m
    $203–403

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    13h 8m
    $131–243

  6. Bus via Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rd

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus bus Nashville
    13h 57m
    $239–326

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 27m
    $156–293

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Franklin via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 13h 2m.

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