There are 4 ways to get from Cape Coral to Lake City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus
9h 12m$103–168Drive 278.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cape Coral to Lake Citycar 278.5 mi
5h 21m$51–74Bus via Orlando
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
11h 50m$60–108Bus via Tampa
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus
12h 15m$52–92
Cape Coral to Lake City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Coral to Lake City is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Coral to Lake City is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Coral to Lake City station. However, there are services departing from Fort Myers 7-11 and arriving at Lake City Bus Station via University of South Florida, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and Gainesville Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Cape Coral and Lake City is 320 miles. The road distance is 280.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cape Coral to Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Cape Coral to Lake City, including transfers.
Cape Coral to Lake City bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Fort Myers 7-11 station.
Cape Coral to Lake City bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Coral to Lake City is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Cape Coral to Lake City.
There are 24+ hotels available in Lake City.
What companies run services between Cape Coral, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cape Coral to Lake City Bus Station via Fort Myers 7-11, University of South Florida, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, and Gainesville Bus Stop in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of South Florida to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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