How much is the train ticket from Washington to Florence?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Florence start from R 1 142. The average price for this train route is around R 1 839. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Florence?

The average train journey time from Washington to Florence is 7h 46m, covering a distance of 578 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Florence route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Florence?

The earliest train from Washington to Florence departs at 09:59. And the latest train departs at 19:24.

Train Washington to Florence from R 1 150 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Florence on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	Cheapest
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	Fastest
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Florence on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	Cheapest
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	Fastest
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	No tags
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Florence on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	Cheapest
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	Fastest
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	No tags
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Florence on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	Cheapest
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	Fastest
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	No tags
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Florence on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	Cheapest
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	Fastest
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	No tags
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Florence on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	Cheapest
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	Fastest
Train	11:55	Union Station	7h 53m	19:48	Florence Station	No tags
Train	19:24	Union Station	7h 46m	03:10	Florence Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:28 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Florence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 7 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 46mAverage duration

578 kmDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 873 - R 2 203	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 142 - R 4 065	Average duration7h 46m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 142

Amtrak Washington Florence recent customer reviews

The trip was ok. Just so many ppl with big bags that should've been checked in was in the way

Darren J.

20 April 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Florence, SC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Florence?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Florence start from R 1 142. The average price for this train route is around R 1 839. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Florence?
The average train journey time from Washington to Florence is 7h 46m, covering a distance of 578 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Florence route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Florence?
The earliest train from Washington to Florence departs at 09:59. And the latest train departs at 19:24.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Florence, SC, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 757

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Florence, SC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 757 to R 9 228 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Florence, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 757, which is on 2026-01-28.