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

The cheapest way to get from Sumter to Gainesville is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumter to Gainesville is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Sumter to Gainesville?

The distance between Sumter and Gainesville is 415 miles. The road distance is 340.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sumter to Gainesville without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $170 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Sumter to Gainesville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sumter to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumter to Gainesville is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Sumter to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 207+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Sumter to Gainesville - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Sumter to Gainesville by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Elgin Bus Stoptaxi
2. Take the bus from Elgin Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
9h 12m
$171–258
Bus to Columbia, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus
2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CAE - GNV
8h 25m
$60–346
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Camden Station to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
10h 54m
$175–230
Drive 338.4 mi
1. Drive from Sumter to Gainesvillecar 338.4 mi
5h 56m
$62–90
Taxi to Florence Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)taxi
2. Fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane FLO - GNV
7h 55m
$187–495

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

20Weekly Planes

7h 14mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sumter to Gainesville.

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Distance: 412.4 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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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