The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence, SC to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
8 h 16 m
Average duration
8 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence, SC to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence, SC to Washington, DC will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 1 trains that leave Florence, SC for Washington, DC on Mon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 8 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 16 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 8 h 16 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Florence, SC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence, SC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$122 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence, SC to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence, SC to Washington, DC trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90 Palmetto | 2:54 PM Florence Station, Florence, SC | 8h16 | 11:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
98 Silver Meteor | 2:32 AM Florence Station, Florence, SC | 7h53 | 10:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence, SC to Washington, DC
Trains from Florence, SC to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $76 (€62) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:59, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 7h 53m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 53m |
First train 09:59 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Florence, SC to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Florence, SC and Washington, DC from $76 (€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 Florence, SC to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence, SC to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence, SC to Washington, DC
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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