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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Athens to Sumter. Traveling by bus from Athens to Sumter usually takes around 18 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
Shortest duration | 18h 0m |
Cheapest price | $157.30 |
Most frequent service | Southeastern Stages |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Athens to Sumter?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athens to Sumter. Southeastern Stages is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Southeastern Stages | 1 | 18h 0m | $157.30 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Athens to Sumter from $157. There are 1 Southeastern Stages schedules from Athens to Sumter and you can expect on average to pay for a Southeastern Stages ticket to Sumter. In Athens, Southeastern Stages departs to Sumter from 1590 Lexington Rd and no other station. In Sumter, Southeastern Stages arrives at 129 S Harvin St and no other station.
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Athens to Sumter takes 18 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Southeastern Stages offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Sumter.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 18 hours to cover the 278 kilometers from Athens to Sumter. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Sumter. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Sumter, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
There is usually only one bus per day from Athens to Sumter. It leaves the station in Athens at 7:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Athens?
Main departure station: 1590 Lexington Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
1590 Lexington Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Sumter?
Main arrival station: 129 S Harvin St
All buses from Athens arrive at one main station in Sumter.
Bus stations in Sumter:
129 S Harvin St
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