There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Sumter by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, 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 to Charleston International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane TPA - CHS
- Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Sumtercar
5h 2m$104–497Drive 464.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Sumtercar 464.9 mi
8h 6m$85–123Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
12h 30m$90–142Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Camden Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
12h 53m$397–580Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane TPA - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
7h 58m$120–637Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
13h 28m$188–290
Tampa to Sumter by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Sumter is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Sumter is to fly and drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Sumter. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Bus Stop via Orlando Bus Station and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Tampa and Sumter is 477 miles. The road distance is 467.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Sumter without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Tampa to Sumter, including transfers.
Tampa to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Sumter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Sumter is 468 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Tampa to Sumter.
Book your Tampa to Sumter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Sumter, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop via Orlando Bus Station and Jacksonville in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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