The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Florence, SC
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
7 h 46 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Florence, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Florence, SC will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Florence, SC on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 46 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 53 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 Washington, DC to Florence, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Florence, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €97.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
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€118 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Florence, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Florence, SC trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:59 PM Washington, DC | 7h53 | 9:52 PM Florence, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Florence, SC
Trains from Washington, DC to Florence, SC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 (€97) but you can travel from only $61 (€50) 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 46m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€97) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 46m |
First train 09:59 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Florence, SC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Florence, SC from $61 (€50). 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 Washington, DC to Florence, SC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to 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, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Florence, SC
- 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
- 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
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