What is the cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages?

The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages?

The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages is to fly and drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Chapel Hill to The Villages?

The distance between Chapel Hill and The Villages is 626 miles. The road distance is 565.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chapel Hill to The Villages without a car?

The best way to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages without a car is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chapel Hill to The Villages bus from?

Chapel Hill to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Chapel Hill to The Villages bus arrive?

Chapel Hill to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Chapel Hill to The Villages?

Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to The Villages is 566 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Chapel Hill to The Villages.

Where can I stay near The Villages?

There are 264+ hotels available in The Villages.

Chapel Hill to The Villages - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chapel Hill and The Villages?

No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill to The Villages. However, there are services departing from South Rd at Coker Hall and arriving at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Regional Transit Center, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Chapel Hill to The Villages by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Fly to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle
6h 9m
$110–350
Drive 562.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chapel Hill to The Villagescar 562.6 mi
10h 25m
$103–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2472
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 34m
$118–200
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
17h 20m
$196–386
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane RDU - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to The Villagescar
5h 36m
$128–624
Fly to Tampa, shuttle
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle
7h 31m
$140–486
Bus via Camden
1. Take the bus from Durham to Camdenbus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus
20h 16m
$134–226

Chapel Hill to The Villages by bus

5Weekly Buses

16h 34mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.2 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from South Rd at Coker Hall to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Regional Transit Center, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 16h 34m.

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