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

The cheapest way to get from Sumter to Helen is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumter to Helen is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Sumter to Helen?

The distance between Sumter and Helen is 372 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sumter to Helen without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 16m and costs $160 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Sumter to Helen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sumter to Helen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumter to Helen is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Sumter to Helen.

Where can I stay near Helen?

There are 297+ hotels available in Helen.

Sumter to Helen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sumter to Helen by bus, taxi, train, or car

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Gainesville
3. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helen
9h 16m
$161–273
Drive 230.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sumter to Helen230.2 mi
4h 40m
$42–61
Bus, train, taxi via Columbia
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Columbia
2. Take the bus from Columbia to Charlotte Bus Station
3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Amtrak Station
4. Take the taxi from Toccoa Amtrak Station to Helen
9h 32m
$142–369
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Station
2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Amtrak Station
3. Take the taxi from Toccoa Amtrak Station to Helen
9h 29m
$130–279

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 369.7 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Sumter, SC, USA and Helen, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sumter to Helen. However, you can take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to Gainesville, then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Columbia, take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, walk to Trade St & Graham St, take the line 34 bus to Transit Center- Bay A, walk to CTC Station, take the line 501 vehicle to Parkwood Station, walk to Charlotte Amtrak Station, take the train to Toccoa Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Helen.

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