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How to get fromRoanoke to Sumterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Sumter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Charlotte

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 34m
    $95–199

  2. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Columbia, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ROA - CAE
    2. Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 41m
    $48–308

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 9m
    $66–123

  4. Drive 269.8 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Sumtercar car 269.8 mi
    5h 37m
    $50–72

  5. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ROA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 9m
    $78–450

  6. Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car car
    2. Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LWB - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 35m
    $87–474

  7. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LYH - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 41m
    $92–491

Roanoke to Sumter by train, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Sumter, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Sumter. However, you can take the train to Lynchburg, take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, walk to Parkwood Station, take the line 501 vehicle to CTC Station, walk to Transit Center- Bay E, take the line 34 bus to 4th St & Graham St, walk to Charlotte Bus Station, then take the bus to Sumter Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Sumter Bus Stop via Lynchburg, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 11h 9m.

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