What is the cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter?

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter?

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter is to fly and drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $95 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between St. Petersburg and Sumter?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Sumter. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Sumter Bus Stop via Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Sumter?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Sumter is 492 miles. The road distance is 489.6 miles.

How do I travel from St. Petersburg to Sumter without a car?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 24m and costs $450 - $700.

How long does it take to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Petersburg to Sumter bus from?

St. Petersburg to Sumter bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Sumter bus arrive?

St. Petersburg to Sumter bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to Sumter?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Sumter is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from St. Petersburg to Sumter.

Where can I stay near Sumter?

There are 22+ hotels available in Sumter.

St. Petersburg to Sumter - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi

There are 8 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Sumter by plane, car, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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

Fly Tampa to Charleston International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane TPA - CHS
2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Sumtercar
6h 46m
$96–459
Drive 486.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Sumtercar 486.8 mi
8h 31m
$86–125
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Camden Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
13h 24m
$452–653
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
14h 48m
$92–145
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SRQ - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
8h 51m
$123–646
Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Concord, bus
1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Concord (USA)plane PIE - USA
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
7h 54m
$144–484
Fly Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane TPA - CLT
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
9h 45m
$123–590
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
17h 35m
$195–307

St. Petersburg to Sumter by bus

7Weekly Buses

14h 48mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.9 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Sumter, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Sumter Bus Stop via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 14h 48m.

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