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How to get fromSumter to St. Petersburgby car, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Sumter to St. Petersburg by car, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly to Tampa

    best
    1. Drive from Sumter to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CHS - TPA
    6h 14m
    $113–531

  2. Drive  486.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sumter to St. Petersburgcar car 486.5 mi
    8h 31m
    $89–129

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Camden Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    13h 54m
    $458–660

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 38m
    $96–146

  5. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CLT - SRQ
    8h 45m
    $90–444

  6. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLT - TPA
    8h 55m
    $104–490

  7. Bus to Concord, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane USA - PIE
    7h 23m
    $145–484

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    17h 9m
    $196–305

  9. Bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    17h 39m

Sumter to St. Petersburg by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Grand Central Station - G via Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 in around 15h 38m.

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