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 53m.

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 53m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Sumter and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Sumter to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Sumter and arriving at Gainesville via Florence Bus Station and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Sumter to Gainesville?

The distance between Sumter and Gainesville is 425 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 bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $80 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Sumter to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumter to Gainesville bus from?

Sumter to Gainesville bus services, operated by Southeastern Stages, depart from Sumter station.

Where does the Sumter to Gainesville bus arrive?

Sumter to Gainesville bus services, operated by Southeastern Stages, arrive at Florence station.

Can I drive from Sumter to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumter to Gainesville is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Sumter to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 229+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Sumter to Gainesville - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sumter to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Florence
2. Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
9h 50m
$81–202
Drive 338.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sumter to Gainesville338.4 mi
5h 53m
$62–90
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Station
2. Take the train from Camden Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
10h 54m
$146–267
Bus to Florence Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Florence
2. Fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)FLO - GNV
7h 2m
$86–448
Bus via Savannah
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Columbia
2. Take the bus from Columbia to Savannah Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Jacksonville
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
10h 9m
$106–257
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Station
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)CLT - GNV
8h 21m
$97–416
Bus to Columbia, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter East
2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)CAE - GNV
8h 28m
$90–556
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Station
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Jacksonville (JAX)CLT - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
10h 46m
$373–581
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Orlando, bus
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Station
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando (MCO)CLT - MCO
3. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesville
10h 24m
$101–356

Sumter to Gainesville by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 50mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.4 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter to Gainesville via Florence, Florence Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 9h 50m.

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