The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$191
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
12 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
758 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC will cost around $191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
Of the 2 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Florence Station, Florence, SC on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 758 km distance in an average of 12 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 13 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
89 Palmetto7:32 AM13h1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:43 PMFlorence Station, Florence, SC$1551One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor4:15 PM10h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA3:10 AMFlorence Station, Florence, SC$2271One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor4:15 PM10h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA3:10 AMFlorence Station, Florence, SC$2271One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto7:32 AM13h1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:43 PMFlorence Station, Florence, SC$1551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 470 miles (758 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 58m Average total duration Fastest 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC costing on average $179 (€144).
Other travel options to Florence Station, Florence, SC take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
Tickets start at around $179 (€144) compared to roughly $116 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-62.88 (€-50.76). The journey takes 10h 28m versus 10h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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89 Palmetto | 7:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 13h11 | 8:43 PM Florence Station, Florence, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 4:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 10h55 | 3:10 AM Florence Station, Florence, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $77 (€62) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:30, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 470 miles (758 km) distance in 10h 22m.
Distance 470 miles (758 km) |
Average train duration 10h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 10h 22m |
First train 11:30 AM |
Last train 9:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Florence Station, Florence, SC from $77 (€62). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Station, Florence, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Florence Station, Florence, SC
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Aloft Florence
- Hyatt Place Florence Downtown
- Hotel Florence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Greyhound services available nearby
