What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Sumter?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Sumter is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Sumter?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Sumter is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $600.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Sumter?

The distance between Charlottesville and Sumter is 370 miles. The road distance is 349.3 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Sumter without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Sumter without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 5m and costs $200 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Sumter?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Charlottesville to Sumter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Sumter bus from?

Charlottesville to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville Amtrak Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Sumter bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Sumter?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Sumter is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Charlottesville to Sumter.

Where can I stay near Sumter?

There are 21+ hotels available in Sumter.

Charlottesville to Sumter - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Sumter?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Sumter. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center via Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Camden, Broad Marley South and Laurel Sumter East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

There are 8 ways to get from Charlottesville to Sumter by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, taxi
best
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
3. Take the taxi from Camden to Sumtertaxi
5h 38m
$184–579
Drive 347.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Sumtercar 347.3 mi
6h 53m
$64–92
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
3. Take the train from Cary to Camden Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
11h 5m
$206–372
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Florence, SCbus Nyc
3. Take the taxi from Florence, SC to Sumtertaxi
11h 59m
$195–266
Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi
2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SHD - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the taxi from Camden to Sumtertaxi
6h 28m
$296–712
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Columbia, bus
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane DCA - CAE
3. Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
8h 50m
$130–672
Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Camden Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
11h 49m
$213–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
4. Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
15h 54m
$102–160

Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

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Distance: 367.5 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Sumter, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Camden, Columbia, SC, Broad Marley South, and Laurel Sumter East in around 15h 54m.

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