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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Franklin by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Nashville

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nashville (BNA)planePDX - BNA
    6h 11m
    $238–838

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100
    2d 9h
    $366–1,971

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    2d 14h
    $320–827

  4. Drive 2,350.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Franklincar2,350.4 mi
    37h 22m
    $429–620

  5. Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)planePDX - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Franklincar
    9h 35m
    $260–1,129

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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