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How to get fromSumter to Gainesvilleby taxi, bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sumter to Gainesville by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Elgin Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 12m
    $163–220

  2. Drive 338.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sumter to Gainesvillecar car 338.4 mi
    5h 56m
    $62–90

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Camden Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 54m
    $172–297

  4. Taxi to Florence Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane FLO - GNV
    8h 6m
    $187–495

  5. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sumter to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CHS - GNV
    6h 39m
    $79–387

  6. Bus to Columbia, fly

    1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CAE - GNV
    8h 34m
    $136–806

Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sumter to Gainesville. However, you can take the taxi to Elgin Bus Stop, take the bus to Jacksonville, then take the bus to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Camden Station, take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Amtrak Station, take the line 4 bus to JRTC Bay H, walk to Jacksonville, then take the bus to Gainesville.

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