There are 3 ways to get from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda by bus (Amtrak) or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 54m$53–72Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gordacar 101.1 mi
1h 56m$19–27Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus Tallahassee
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
5h 33m$42–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda. However, there are services departing from 30th St @ Annie St and arriving at Port Charlotte via Tampa Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Punta Gorda is 123 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 4h 54m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda, including transfers.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa Union Station.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Charlotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Punta Gorda.
There are 580+ hotels available in Punta Gorda.
What companies run services between Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, FL, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- RedCoach
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