Drive or Fly: Sumter, SC to Boiling Springs, SC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for FLO–AGS. At 111 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 31m

Distance

111.9 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 2m

10m in the air

Air Distance

83 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → FLO 60m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AGS → Boiling Springs, SC 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Sumter, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

Boiling Springs, SC AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 35 mi, ~52m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and AGS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 42m

1h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$14

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → Camden Amtrak Station 42m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 108m

Arrival 10m

Denmark Amtrak Station → Boiling Springs, SC 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Camden Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

To Denmark Amtrak Station 21 mi, ~32m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 20m

1h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → Camden (McDonald's) (CDS6) 38m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Aiken (AKA6) → Boiling Springs, SC 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From CDS6 — Camden (McDonald's) 25 mi, ~38m drive

To AKA6 — Aiken 35 mi, ~52m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 31m	4h 2m	3h 42m	3h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$123	$14	$9
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sumter, SC to Boiling Springs, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.