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Sumter to Athens Bus Schedule
Bus from Sumter to Athens: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Sumter to Athens. Traveling by bus from Sumter to Athens usually takes around 5 hours and 50 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $60.00 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern Stages |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Stages | 1 | 5h 50m | $60.00 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Sumter to Athens from $60. Typically there is one Southeastern Stages schedule per day 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 . In Athens, Southeastern Stages arrives at Athens .
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Sumter to Athens takes 5 hours and 50 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Sumter to Athens
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 173 miles from Sumter to Athens. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Sumter to Athens. It leaves the station in Sumter at 1:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Sumter?
Main departure station: 129 S Harvin St
Most buses depart from the main station in Sumter.
All bus stations in Sumter:
129 S Harvin St
Where does the bus arrive in Athens?
Main arrival station: Athens
All buses from Sumter arrive at one main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Athens
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