What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Sumter?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Sumter is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Sumter?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Sumter is to shuttle and fly and drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Sumter?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Sumter. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Sumter Bus Stop via Amtrak Station and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from The Villages to Sumter?

The distance between The Villages and Sumter is 481 miles. The road distance is 393.3 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Sumter without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Sumter without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h and costs $420 - $650.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Sumter?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from The Villages to Sumter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Sumter bus from?

The Villages to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Villages to Sumter bus arrive?

The Villages to Sumter bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from The Villages to Sumter?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Sumter is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from The Villages to Sumter.

Where can I stay near Sumter?

There are 16+ hotels available in Sumter.

The Villages to Sumter - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from The Villages to Sumter by shuttle, plane, car, taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, 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.

Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MCO - CHS
3. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Sumtercar
5h 54m
$140–337
Drive 391.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Sumtercar 391.1 mi
7h
$72–104
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Delandtaxi
2. Take the train from Deland to Camden Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi
11h
$427–606
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
11h 24m
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane TPA - CHS
3. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Sumtercar
6h 53m
$154–563
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MCO - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
8h 42m
$160–426
Taxi to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Amelia Super Stoptaxi
2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DAB - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
8h 48m
$226–724

Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 17mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from The Villages to Sumter.

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Distance: 477.8 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Sumter Bus Stop via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, and Jacksonville in around 11h 24m.

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