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Athens to Sumter Bus Schedule
Bus from Athens to Sumter: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Athens to Sumter. Traveling by bus from Athens to Sumter usually takes around 17 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Southeastern Stages bus can make the trip in 17 hours,
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
| Shortest duration | 17h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $99.00 |
| 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 one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Stages | 2 | 17h 36m | $100.50 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Athens to Sumter from $99. There are 2 trips per day offered by Southeastern Stages 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 Athens . In Sumter, Southeastern Stages arrives at 129 S Harvin St .
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Athens to Sumter takes 17 hours and 36 minutes , while the fastest available Southeastern Stages trip will get you to Sumter in 17 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Athens to Sumter
The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 173 miles from Athens to Sumter. However, the fastest bus only takes 17 hours. 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.
The first bus leaves at 7:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Athens to Sumter, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Athens?
Main departure station: Athens
Most buses depart from the main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Athens
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.
All bus stations in Sumter:
129 S Harvin St
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