There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Florence by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0642S / ...
4h 12m$25–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Florence Stationtrain Palmetto
4h 13m$49–109Drive 146.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Florencecar 146.4 mi
2h 30m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)plane RDU - FLO
5h 18m$58–336
Raleigh to Florence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Florence is to bus which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Florence is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Florence station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Florence Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Florence station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Florence Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Raleigh and Florence is 156 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Florence without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Raleigh to Florence, including transfers.
Raleigh to Florence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Florence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Florence is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $340 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Florence, SC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Florence Station via Selma Station in around 4h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Pittsburgh, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Florence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Florence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Florence Bus Station.
Raleigh to Florence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Florence is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Raleigh to Florence.
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