There are 8 ways to get from Sarasota to Sumter by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SRQ - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
7h 30m$150–834Bus via Orlando
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
15h 33m$90–152Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Tampa to Camden Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
16h 59m$234–470Drive 513.6 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Sumtercar 513.6 mi
8h 58m$94–136Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Columbia, bus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Columbia (CAE)plane SRQ - CAE
- Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
9h 22m$104–606Bus to Tampa, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane TPA - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
11h 1m$118–602Bus
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
16h 13m$104–164Amtrak Thruway, train, bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus
- Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
19h 3m$152–336
Sarasota to Sumter by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Sumter is to bus via Orlando which costs $85 - $160 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Sumter is to fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Sumter. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Sumter Bus Stop via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Sarasota and Sumter is 674 miles. The road distance is 516.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Sumter without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 15h 33m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Sarasota to Sumter, including transfers.
Sarasota to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
Sarasota to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Sumter is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Sarasota to Sumter.
There are 22+ hotels available in Sumter.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Sumter, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Sumter Bus Stop via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 15h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Camden Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- 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
- $16–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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