What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Sumter?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Sumter is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Sumter?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Sumter is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Sumter?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Sumter. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Sumter via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from The Villages to Sumter?

The distance between The Villages and Sumter is 505 miles. The road distance is 393.3 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Sumter without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Sumter without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 51m and costs $240 - $390.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Sumter?

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from The Villages to Sumter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Sumter bus from?

The Villages to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Villages to Sumter bus arrive?

The Villages to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from The Villages to Sumter?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Sumter is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from The Villages to Sumter.

Where can I stay near Sumter?

There are 21+ hotels available in Sumter.

The Villages to Sumter - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from The Villages to Sumter by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Deland
2. Take the train from Deland to Camden Station
3. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumter
10h 51m
$242–386
Drive 391 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Sumter391 mi
6h 56m
$72–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Florence Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Florence to Sumter
12h 29m
Shuttle, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal A
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)MCO - MYR
3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach, SC to Sumter
7h 51m
$148–405
Bus via Savannah
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Savannah Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Columbia
4. Take the bus from Columbia to Sumter
13h 29m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Camden
4. Take the bus from Camden to Sumter
16h 59m
Shuttle, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal A
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)MCO - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia
4. Take the bus from Columbia to Sumter
9h 33m
$135–428

Orlando (MCO) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.2 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

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

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Sumter via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Florence Bus Station, and Florence in around 12h 29m.

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