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Buses to Florence start at just $14.48, depending on your starting location. To secure the most budget-friendly options, ensure you book early and consider traveling on weekdays and during off-peak hours for the cheapest deals!
The best way to buy bus tickets to Florence is through the Greyhound website or the free Greyhound app. With just a few clicks, you can easily book your bus trip and choose your preferred seating. You can pay for your bus to Florence using a variety of payment methods, including debit and credit cards. For more information on payment methods, please visit the payment methods page. Looking for a cheap ticket to Florence? Make sure to book in advance and consider traveling during weekdays and peak-off times to get the best deals!
Onboard services available on Greyhound buses to Florence include free Wi-Fi for all passengers, personal power outlets near every seat, reclining leather seats with footrests, extra legroom, overhead storage, an on-board restroom, and eco-friendly technology to reduce impact on the environment.
You can use your Greyhound bus ticket to Florence by either presenting the PDF with a QR code when booked online or by accessing it directly in the app if purchased within the app. Simply show your ticket to the bus driver at boarding and they will scan it to validate your travel.
With Greyhound and FlixBus, you can easily reach 26 destinations from Florence, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach.
Not sure about where to catch the bus in Florence? Don't worry, Greyhound has got you covered. We've listed all the stops in Florence on the map on this page.
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Going to Florence by bus is easy with Greyhound, with 26 different rides to choose from. You can check the bus schedule once you select your departure city, destination city, and desired trip date.
Yes, you can reserve your preferred seat on most of the buses to Florence. All customers will be assigned a seat, but you have the option to choose your preferred one. If available, you’ll see the option when you add the passenger name to your booking. If you’d like to choose your seat, a small fee will be charged and will vary based on the route you are taking. Please visit our guide on seat reservations for more information.
When traveling by bus to Florence with Greyhound, you are allowed to bring one carry-on bag with you (maximum 25 lbs, 16x12x7 inches). The first bag that you store under the bus is free, and if you have a Flexible fare, the second bag stored under the bus is also free. For more information about our luggage policies and how to book extra baggage, please visit our dedicated baggage page.
Greyhound buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to assist passengers using wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Each bus has space for two passengers with these devices. It's recommended to book your bus ticket to Florence in advance to ensure a spot. If you'd like to transfer to a regular seat, our drivers will stow your device for you. Service animals are also welcome on board our buses. For further details on accessibility and service animal policies, please check this link.

Bus to Florence

Florence sits in the Pee Dee region of northeastern South Carolina, the centre of the Pee Dee River valley and a long-standing transportation crossroads where I-95 and I-20 meet. It's a working agricultural and railroad city of about 39,000 with a downtown that has rebuilt steadily around the Florence County Museum, the Francis Marion University campus and the central restored brick commercial blocks. The bus to Florence drops you on the south side of the city at the Florence Bus Station on South Irby Street, with the central historic downtown, the Florence County Museum and the Florence Veterans Park reachable by short rideshare. People come for the Florence County Museum, for the central brick downtown blocks, for the access to the Pee Dee River and Lake City further south, for the Magnolia Mall and surrounding shopping, and for an unhurried Pee Dee weekend that combines the small-city feel with the surrounding agricultural country. A Florence bus ticket lands you a short rideshare from the central downtown.

Greyhound stops in Florence

Florence has two Greyhound stops. The main one is the Florence Bus Station at 611 South Irby Street, on the south side of the central downtown — buses board on the right side of the Greyhound station between the fence and the building on US-52. The second is the TA flag stop at 2301 W Lucas Street, on the west side of the city near the Interstate 95 corridor, where buses board at the TA Gas Station. As the W Lucas stop is curbside, plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to be in position when the bus pulls in.

The South Irby Street terminal puts you within a comfortable walk of the central historic downtown — the Florence County Museum, the central restaurants and the historic brick commercial blocks. As a full terminal there's indoor seating, restrooms and the basic shelter you'd expect; plan to arrive in good time so you can find your platform and get checked in. The W Lucas Street flag stop is more functional than central, useful only if your trip ends naturally on the I-95 corridor.

If you're being met, the surrounding streets at both stops are familiar to rideshare drivers. The most useful first move after arrival is a rideshare into the central historic downtown, where the working core is concentrated. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed for boarding.

Getting around Florence after your bus to Florence arrives

Florence's central historic downtown is more compact than the metro footprint suggests. From the South Irby Street station, the central restaurants, the Florence County Museum, the central restored brick commercial blocks and the historic Florence Library are within a short walk or rideshare. The Francis Marion University campus is a few miles east of central downtown.

The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority — known as PDRTA — runs the local public-transport network with city buses through Florence and the surrounding Pee Dee region. Useful routes connect downtown to Magnolia Mall, the Francis Marion University campus and the surrounding suburbs. Service runs through the day on weekdays and is more limited on weekends. Rideshare runs reliably across the city and is the realistic option for evening trips and for the further attractions.

For the wider region — Lake City south of the city (home to the ArtFields festival), the Pee Dee River and onward to Myrtle Beach an hour and a half east — a rental car is the practical option. Cycling is also viable on the central downtown grid and through the Florence Rail Trail, the long shared-use path running through the city. The summer Magnolia Mall area on the west side has the standard suburban shopping cluster and Pizzeria-and-restaurant strip.

Top things to do in Florence

  • The Florence County Museum, in the central historic downtown, with strong galleries on Pee Dee region history, the central role of the railroads, regional art and the long agricultural heritage of the area.
  • The central historic downtown brick commercial blocks, with restored late-19th and early-20th-century buildings, restaurants, the central restaurants and a steady year-round commercial life.
  • Francis Marion University campus, on the east side of the city, with the campus walking grounds, the Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Science Facility and the Performing Arts Center.
  • The Florence Veterans Park, the central downtown park dedicated to local veterans, with monuments, walking paths and a community space.
  • The Florence Little Theatre, the long-running community theatre on Cashua Drive with year-round productions in a community theatre.
  • The Florence Civic Center, the central concert and event venue with touring acts and community events.
  • The Mars Bluff Atomic Bomb Site, east of Florence, where a US Air Force B-47 accidentally dropped a Mark 6 nuclear bomb (without the fissile core) on a private property in 1958. A small interpretive marker notes the site.
  • Lake City, about 25 miles south of Florence, with the annual ArtFields festival in late April — a working contemporary art event that fills the small downtown for ten days with art installations and prizes.
  • The Pee Dee River and the surrounding state-managed wildlife areas south of Florence, with kayak put-ins, fishing access and walking trails through the bottomland hardwood forest.
  • Magnolia Mall on the west side of the city, useful as much for the air-conditioned scale on hot afternoons as for the shopping itself.
  • The historic Henry Timrod Park, named for the South Carolina poet, with a small park and walking paths.
  • The Florence Rail Trail, the rails-to-trails path running through the central downtown, useful for walking and cycling.

Best time to visit Florence

Spring and autumn are the windows. From late March through May the dogwoods, redbuds and azaleas come in, the Pee Dee region's outdoor calendar opens up and the temperature sits in a pleasant range for walking. October and November bring the South Carolina fall — comfortable walking weather, the harvest of the surrounding agricultural country and the ArtFields festival's preview season in Lake City.

Summer is hot and humid, with afternoons regularly in the 90s and high humidity. The indoor museums, the air-conditioned Florence County Museum and the long-running restaurant scene get more use in the heat. Plan walking and outdoor sightseeing for early morning, lean into the indoor venues in the afternoon, and respect the late-day thunderstorms when they roll in.

Winter is mild by Northern standards but real. Daytime temperatures sit in the 50s and 60s through January and February, with occasional cold snaps and the rare ice event. The Florence County Museum, the Civic Center and the long-running downtown restaurants all stay full pace, and a quiet weekday afternoon at the Florence County Museum is genuinely worth having.

The Mars Bluff Atomic Bomb Site east of Florence has a small marker noting where the US Air Force accidentally dropped a Mark 6 nuclear bomb (without the fissile core) on a private property in 1958, leaving a 75-foot crater that the family eventually filled in. It's a strange piece of Cold War history that doesn't make most travel guides, but it tells you something about the surrounding country — agricultural, working, and quietly absorbing the unlikely accidents of the larger national story. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets to Florence when your dates are firm.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip to Florence?

You're in the right place! Get all the details you need to arrange your bus journey to Florence! There are 2 bus stops in Florence. You can board the Greyhound at Florence (SC), Florence Bus Station. You can easily find the location of the stop(s) on the map available on this page. Traveling to or departing from Florence can cost you as little as $14.48. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Florence, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available! With 26 destinations linked to Florence, Greyhound provides you with multiple options for planning your bus trip.

Why travel to Florence with Greyhound

When you choose Greyhound, you're promised a comfy seat and free Wi-Fi throughout your journey. Stay connected and entertained while we safely drive you to your destination! Enjoy a comfy bus trip to Florence with our onboard facilities like free Wi-Fi and power outlets. Choose your favorite seat while booking and travel with peace of mind rest easy knowing your ticket covers one carry-on and one checked bag.

How to book your bus ticket to Florence

Booking a ticket with Greyhound is a breeze: on this website or on the free Greyhound App, you can complete your booking in a few clicks. When purchasing your ticket to Florence online, you can choose between different secured online payment methods, such as credit and debit cards. Alternatively, you can pay in cash at a sales point.