What is the travel distance from Washington to Florence?

Washington and Florence are 355 miles (572 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Florence?

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to Florence start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Florence Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Florence?

Once in Florence, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Villa Gamberaia, Museo degli Innocenti, Santa Maria Novella, Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Palazzo Pitti.

Bus Washington to Florence from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Florence on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:10pm	Union Station	13h 35m	11:45am	Bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	#3355 Benning Rd NE	8h	6:00am	2301 W Lucas St.	Fastest
	Bus	9:45pm	Union Station	8h	5:45am	Florence, SC	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	21h 45m	11:45am	Bus station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	15h 45m	5:45am	Florence, SC	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/17/2025 EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Florence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 7 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 46mAverage Duration

358 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $146	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $248	Average Duration7h 46m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Florence?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Florence

A
Florence Bus Station
619 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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B
TA Travel Center - Florence
2301 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Wanda Coach Washington Florence recent customer reviews

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FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Florence, SC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Washington to Florence?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Florence?
What are the best sights and things to do in Florence?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$66

11/23

$98

Today

$89

11/25

$85

11/26

$95

11/27

$82

11/28

$78

11/29

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Florence, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $166 for a bus 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 $78 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Wanda Coach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.