How far is it from Atlanta to Fort Sumter?

The distance between Atlanta and Fort Sumter is 291 miles.

How do I travel from Atlanta to Fort Sumter without a car?

The best way to get from Atlanta to Fort Sumter without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 13h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Atlanta to Fort Sumter?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Atlanta to Fort Sumter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Sumter?

There are 1320+ hotels available in Fort Sumter.

Atlanta to Fort Sumter - 2 ways to travel via plane, line 210 bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Atlanta to Fort Sumter by plane, bus, or ferry

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Fly, line 210 bus, ferry
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1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ATL - CHS
2. Take the bus from Visitors Center on John St to Concord St / Aquarium Wharfbus
3. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry
5h 53m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641
2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry Fort Sumter Visitor Center-Fort Sumter
13h 7m

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

66Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Atlanta to Fort Sumter.

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Fort Sumter, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Fort Sumter. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS), walk to Charleston International Airport, take the line 11 bus to Transit Mall, walk to Visitors Center on John St, take the line 210 bus to Concord St / Aquarium Wharf, walk to Fort Sumter Visitor Center, then take the ferry to Fort Sumter. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Fort Sumter via Charleston Bus Station and Fort Sumter Visitor Center in around 13h 7m.

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