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Athens to Florence Bus Schedule
Bus from Athens to Florence: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Athens to Florence. Traveling by bus from Athens to Florence usually takes around 5 hours and 55 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 206 mi (332 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 55m |
| Cheapest price | RON 280.83 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern Stages |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Athens to Florence?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athens to Florence. Southeastern Stages is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Stages | 1 | 5h 55m | RON 280.83 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Athens to Florence from RON 281. Typically there is one Southeastern Stages schedule per day from Athens to Florence and you can expect on average to pay for a Southeastern Stages ticket to Florence. In Athens, Southeastern Stages departs to Florence from Athens . In Florence, Southeastern Stages arrives at Florence .
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Athens to Florence takes 5 hours and 55 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Athens to Florence
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 206 miles from Athens to Florence. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Athens to Florence. It leaves the station in Athens at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 favorite 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 bus service to Florence that connects the city to other destinations throughout the South.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Athens?
Main departure station: Athens
Most buses depart from the main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Athens
Where does the bus arrive in Florence?
Main arrival station: Florence
All buses from Athens arrive at one main station in Florence.
All bus stations in Florence:
Florence
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