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

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Sumter is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Sumter is to shuttle and fly and drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $170 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Sumter?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Sumter. However, there are services departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at Sumter Bus Stop via Gainesville and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Ocala to Sumter?

The distance between Ocala and Sumter is 414 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocala to Sumter without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 10h 30m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Ocala to Sumter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Sumter bus from?

Ocala to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Sumter bus arrive?

Ocala to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.

Can I drive from Ocala to Sumter?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Sumter is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Ocala to Sumter.

Where can I stay near Sumter?

There are 22+ hotels available in Sumter.

Ocala to Sumter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ocala to Sumter by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or shuttle

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

Bus via Gainesville
best
1. Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Gainesvillebus
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
10h 30m
$71–110
Drive 368.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Sumtercar 368.9 mi
6h 29m
$68–98
Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Camden Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
10h 49m
Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GNV - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
6h 56m
$257–760
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
10h 44m
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MCO - CHS
3. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Sumtercar
6h 14m
$172–355
Bus to Tampa, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane TPA - CHS
3. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Sumtercar
8h 32m
$129–535
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MCO - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
9h 7m
$193–444

Ocala to Sumter by bus

6Weekly Buses

10h 30mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.7 mi
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Sumter Bus Stop via Gainesville and Jacksonville in around 10h 30m.

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