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How to get fromThe Villages to Summervilleby taxi, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from The Villages to Summerville by taxi, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Delandtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Deland to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    9h 27m
    $219–371

  2. Drive 347.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Villages to Summervillecar car 347.6 mi
    6h 24m
    $64–92

  3. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    7h 43m
    $108–309

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    10h 9m
    $124–235

  5. Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    8h 44m
    $197–415

  6. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MCO - MYR
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 16m
    $156–420

  7. Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane TPA - MYR
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    $155–376

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

    1. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GNV - CHS
    11h 48m
    $143–472

  9. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MCO - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus bus
    11h 51m
    $182–478

The Villages to Summerville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 420.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Summerville. However, you can take the taxi to Deland, take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, walk to Charleston Bus Station, then take the bus to Summerville. Alternatively, you can drive from The Villages to Summerville in around 6h 24m.

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