There are 9 ways to get from Lynchburg to Sumter by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
8h 20m$136–207Fly Lynchburg Regional Airport to Columbia, bus
cheapest- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Columbia (CAE)plane LYH - CAE
- Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
8h 56m$51–326Bus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
8h 55m$58–85Drive 283.4 mi
- Drive from Lynchburg to Sumtercar 283.4 mi
5h 41m$52–75Fly Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LYH - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
7h 22m$90–516Train to Charlottesville, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
8h 13m$156–625Fly Lynchburg Regional Airport to Florence Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)plane LYH - FLO
- Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Sumter Bus Stopbus
9h 45m$71–358Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
8h 53m$96–523Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
8h 49m$185–718
Lynchburg to Sumter by train, foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lynchburg to Sumter is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lynchburg to Sumter is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lynchburg to Sumter. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg Transit Center and arriving at Sumter Bus Stop via Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Lynchburg and Sumter is 313 miles. The road distance is 285 miles.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to Sumter without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Lynchburg to Sumter, including transfers.
Lynchburg to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Lynchburg to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lynchburg to Sumter is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Lynchburg to Sumter.
Book your Lynchburg to Sumter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Lynchburg, VA, USA and Sumter, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Sumter Bus Stop via Charlotte Bus Station in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Columbia via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Florence Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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