5.0
Pros: Relaxing. Cons: The layover between bus and train. The greyhound station was close enabling to use tte laboratories for 4 hr… a little more ground detail of what we are facing in the travel. Tips: Be safe.
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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Florence to Columbia. Traveling by coach from Florence to Columbia usually takes around 2 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Southeastern Stages coach can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 74 mi (119 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £27.36 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern Stages |
| Coach lines | 1 |
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Overall score for coaches from Florence to Columbia
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5.0
How much is a coach ticket from Florence to Columbia?
£29.77 is the average price of a bus ticket from Florence to Columbia. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Monthly average prices
Traveling from Florence to Columbia by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for that route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £25 whenever you decide to travel.
What coach companies travel from Florence to Columbia?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Florence to Columbia. Southeastern Stages is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Stages | 2 | 2h 4m | £30.29 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Florence to Columbia from £27. There are 2 Southeastern Stages schedules from Florence to Columbia and you can expect on average to pay for a Southeastern Stages ticket to Columbia. In Florence, Southeastern Stages departs to Columbia from Southeastern Stages - 611 S Irby St and no other station. In Columbia, Southeastern Stages arrives at Columbia and no other station.
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Florence to Columbia takes 2 hours and 4 minutes , while the fastest available Southeastern Stages trip will get you to Columbia in 1 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Southeastern Stages offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 74 miles from Florence to Columbia. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 50 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 12:00. To see the times for all coaches from Florence to Columbia, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Florence to Columbia. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Florence, SC to Columbia, SC; ticket prices start at £83.68.
City Information
Florence
Florence is a hidden gem in the northeast of South Carolina. Though best known for its history as a significant railway hub, Florence is a modern city with activities and sights to fill a weekend getaway or a longer vacation.
Every November, Florence goes nuts during the SC Pecan Music and Food Festival, an event hosted downtown to celebrate the beloved pecan. If you're in town during the festival, check out the car show, live music, half marathon, and other associated events to get to know Florence locals and culture.
Florence is a year-round destination for outdoor recreation. Golf is a favourite among Florence residents, so upgrade from mini-golf and try the real thing. Traces Golf Club welcomes golfers of all skill levels, don't worry. Don't leave Florence without spending a day at Lynches River County Park, the starting point of the 66-mile South Carolina Revolutionary Rivers Trail. You can kayak or canoe throughout the county, following the swampy path that allowed American patriots to evade British troops in the American Revolution.
Florence Regional Airport operates limited flights to connect to Charlotte, but most paths to Florence involve some kind of ground travel. Amtrak's Palmetto and Silver Service trains stop in Florence, with connections to New York and Washington to the north and Orlando and Miami to the south. Greyhound and Southeastern Stages offer intercity coach service to Florence that connects the city to other destinations throughout the South.
Columbia
As the capital city of South Carolina, Columbia offers plenty of historic attractions and exciting activities that will keep tourists of all ages satisfied. Sitting at the heart of the city is the South Carolina State Museum, which boasts the most impressive collection of permanent and changing exhibits in the state, as well as in the Southeast. One of the top highlights of the museum is its amazing planetarium that has a height of 55 feet. If you are traveling with kids, EdVenture should certainly be on your list. The museum’s prime attraction is a giant 10-year-old with his own fake digestive tracts and vertebrae, allowing kids to explore anatomy with ease. Nature lovers should not miss out on the chance to enjoy an outdoor day at Lake Murray, which features a vast range of activities such as boating, fishing, paddling, etc.
Columbia features an exciting food scene that is brimming with new talents. For an amazing lunch, The Gourmet Shop and their famous chicken salad will be a great choice. If you wish to enjoy a dinner with wine, Lula Drake is the place to be.
Columbia’s principal bus station is located 710-A Buckner Rd on the outskirts of the city. The main Amtrak train station is located on Pulaski St in the heart of downtown near the University of South Carolina campus. Columbia is served by Amtrak’s Silver Service line. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the main airport and it is located five miles southwest of the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Florence?
Main departure station: Southeastern Stages - 611 S Irby St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Florence.
All coach stations in Florence:
Southeastern Stages - 611 S Irby St
Where does the coach arrive in Columbia?
Main arrival station: Columbia
All coaches from Florence arrive at one main station in Columbia.
Coach stations in Columbia:
Columbia
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