Rome2Rio

How to get fromAnna Maria Island to The Villagesby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to The Villages

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Anna Maria Island to The Villages by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Anna Maria Island to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Ocala, FLbus bus Miami
    3h 36m
    $160–224

  2. Drive 131.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Anna Maria Island to The Villagescar car 131.5 mi
    2h 31m
    $24–35

  3. Line 304 bus, line 203 bus, line 11 bus, line 300 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Gulf Dr/42Nd St to Downtown Stationbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Station to Psta Grand Central Stationbus bus 203
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus 11
    4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus 300
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus Tpa
    8h 15m
    $56–87

Anna Maria Island to The Villages by bus, tram, and shuttle

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Anna Maria Island to The Villages.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Anna Maria Island, FL, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Anna Maria Island to The Villages. However, you can take the taxi to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to The Villages. Alternatively, you can drive from Anna Maria Island to The Villages in around 2h 31m.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides