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How to get fromWashington DC to Florenceby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Florence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Florence Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    9h 3m
    $132–273

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0642S / ...
    9h 40m
    $66–132

  3. Drive 399 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Florencecar car 399 mi
    6h 44m
    $73–106

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane DCA - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach to Florencebus bus
    5h 56m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Florence Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    10h 33m
    $78–147

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane BWI - MYR
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach to Florencebus bus
    6h 22m

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane IAD - MYR
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach to Florencebus bus
    8h 13m

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    2. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Florence Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $447–1,173

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Florencebus bus
    8h 4m
    $156–849

  10. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $582–1,259

Washington DC to Florence by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Florence, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Florence Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Florence Bus Station via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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