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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Sumter to Athens. Traveling by coach from Sumter to Athens usually takes around 5 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Southeastern Stages coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 55m |
| Cheapest price | US$65.00 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern Stages |
| Coach lines | 1 |
Price trends for coaches from Sumter to Athens
Monthly average prices
What coach companies travel from Sumter to Athens?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Sumter to Athens. 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.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Stages | 1 | 5h 59m | US$65.00 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Sumter to Athens from US$65. There are 1 Southeastern Stages schedules from Sumter to Athens and you can expect on average to pay for a Southeastern Stages ticket to Athens. In Sumter, Southeastern Stages departs to Athens from 129 S Harvin St and no other station. In Athens, Southeastern Stages arrives at 1590 Lexington Rd and no other station.
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Sumter to Athens takes 5 hours and 59 minutes , while the fastest available Southeastern Stages trip will get you to Athens in 5 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Southeastern Stages offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Athens.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 173 miles from Sumter to Athens. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go."
There is usually only one coach per day from Sumter to Athens. It leaves the station in Sumter at 13:00 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 coach leave from in Sumter?
Main departure station: 129 S Harvin St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Sumter.
All coach stations in Sumter:
129 S Harvin St
Where does the coach arrive in Athens?
Main arrival station: 1590 Lexington Rd
All coaches from Sumter arrive at one main station in Athens.
Coach stations in Athens:
1590 Lexington Rd
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