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

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Sumter is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Sumter is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Sumter?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Sumter. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Sumter via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Ocala to Sumter?

The distance between Ocala and Sumter is 456 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocala to Sumter without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 10h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Ocala to Sumter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Sumter bus from?

Ocala to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Sumter bus arrive?

Ocala to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Ocala to Sumter?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Sumter is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Ocala to Sumter.

Where can I stay near Sumter?

There are 22+ hotels available in Sumter.

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

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

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

Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Camden Station
3. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumter
10h 44m
Drive 368.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Sumter368.9 mi
6h 26m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Florence Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Florence to Sumter
11h 49m
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)GNV - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia
4. Take the bus from Columbia to Sumter
7h 41m
$256–692
Bus via Savannah
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Savannah Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Columbia
4. Take the bus from Columbia to Sumter
12h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Camden
4. Take the bus from Camden to Sumter
16h 19m
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airport
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)MCO - MYR
3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach, SC to Sumter
8h 14m
$180–393

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

62Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453 mi
Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Sumter, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Sumter via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Florence Bus Station, and Florence in around 11h 49m.

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