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

The cheapest way to get from Sumter to Tampa is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumter to Tampa is to bus and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Sumter and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sumter to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Sumter and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Florence Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Sumter to Tampa?

The distance between Sumter and Tampa is 583 miles. The road distance is 467.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sumter to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $90 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Sumter to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumter to Tampa bus from?

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

Where does the Sumter to Tampa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sumter to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumter to Tampa is 467 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Sumter to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1222+ hotels available in Tampa.

Sumter to Tampa - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sumter to Tampa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, train, car, bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Florencebus
2. Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
13h 25m
$92–286
Bus to Columbia, fly to Tampa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus
2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tampa (TPA)plane CAE - TPA
8h 32m
$60–346
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Camden Station to Tampatrain Floridian
13h 33m
$148–300
Drive 464.4 mi
1. Drive from Sumter to Tampacar 464.4 mi
8h 6m
$85–123
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane CLT - TPA
8h 21m
$122–436
Bus, bus to Myrtle Beach, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Florencebus
2. Take the bus from Florence to Myrtle Beach, SCbus
3. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Tampa (TPA)plane MYR - TPA
7h 25m
$134–593
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CLT - SRQ
3. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
10h 33m
$341–618
Bus to Concord, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane USA - PIE
9h 40m
$126–430
Bus, bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Columbiabus
2. Take the bus from Columbia to Charleston Amtrak Stationbus
3. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane CHS - TPA
10h 22m
$142–509
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the bus from Sumter to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando (MCO)plane CLT - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
11h 21m
$100–361

Sumter to Tampa by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 25mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 579.7 mi
Duration: 13h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter to Tampa Bus Station via Florence, Florence Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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