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

The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Sumter is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Sumter is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Norfolk and Sumter?

No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Sumter. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Tidewater and arriving at Sumter via Norfolk, Raleigh Bus Station and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Norfolk to Sumter?

The distance between Norfolk and Sumter is 399 miles. The road distance is 333.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norfolk to Sumter without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $100 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Norfolk to Sumter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norfolk to Sumter bus from?

Norfolk to Sumter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.

Where does the Norfolk to Sumter bus arrive?

Norfolk to Sumter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Norfolk to Sumter?

Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Sumter is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Norfolk to Sumter.

Where can I stay near Sumter?

There are 22+ hotels available in Sumter.

Norfolk to Sumter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Sumter by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Florence Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Florence to Sumterbus
9h 53m
$109–542
Drive 331.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Norfolk to Sumtercar 331.3 mi
6h 18m
$61–88
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence to Sumterbus
12h 18m
$72–242
Fly to Columbia, bus
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORF - CAE
2. Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
7h 21m
$139–733
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Camden Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
10h 2m
$137–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Sumterbus
12h 34m
$67–252
Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbiabus
3. Take the bus from Columbia to Sumterbus
6h 57m
$202–645

Norfolk to Sumter by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Norfolk to Sumter.

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Distance: 396.4 mi
Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Princess Anne & Tidewater to Sumter via Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Raleigh Bus Station, Florence Bus Station, and Florence in around 12h 18m.

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