What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Florence?

The distance between the two cities is 122 miles (197 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Raleigh to Florence start their journey at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Florence Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore, Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, Villa Gamberaia, Galleria degli Uffizi and Cappella Brancacci and Santa Maria del Carmine.

Bus Raleigh to Florence from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Florence on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	11:45am	Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 45m	5:45am	Florence, SC	Fastest
Bus	4:55am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 5m	8:00am	2301 W Lucas St.	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Florence on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	11:45am	Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 45m	5:45am	Florence, SC	Fastest
Bus	4:55am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 5m	8:00am	2301 W Lucas St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Florence

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

123 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $83	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $60	Average Duration7h 39m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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

2.5/5646 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Florence?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Florence

A - Florence Bus Station

B - TA Travel Center - Florence

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

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

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

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$31

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$32

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$16

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$29

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Florence, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $59 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Florence, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-16.

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.