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How to get fromSumter to Gainesvilleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus Greyhound US0644S
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    8h 54m
    $58–91

  2. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Camden Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 55m
    $179–319

  3. Drive  338.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sumter to Gainesvillecar car 338.4 mi
    5h 56m
    $62–90

  4. Bus to Florence Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Florence Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane FLO - GNV
    8h 35m
    $80–387

  5. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CLT - GNV
    7h 17m
    $78–394

  6. Bus to Columbia, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CAE - GNV
    8h 38m
    $60–366

  7. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CLT - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 41m
    $92–451

  8. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CHS - GNV
    11h 46m
    $102–466

Sumter to Gainesville by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Gainesville via Jacksonville in around 8h 54m.

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