What is the cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Lake City?

The cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Lake City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clearwater to Lake City?

The fastest way to get from Clearwater to Lake City is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Clearwater and Lake City?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearwater to Lake City station. However, there are services departing from Park St Terminal - Platform - H and arriving at Lake City Bus Station via Northwest Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and Gainesville Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Clearwater to Lake City?

The distance between Clearwater and Lake City is 330 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.

How do I travel from Clearwater to Lake City without a car?

The best way to get from Clearwater to Lake City without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $140 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Clearwater to Lake City?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Clearwater to Lake City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearwater to Lake City bus from?

Clearwater to Lake City bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from Park St Terminal - Platform - H station.

Where does the Clearwater to Lake City bus arrive?

Clearwater to Lake City bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at North West Transfer Center Tampa station.

Can I drive from Clearwater to Lake City?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearwater to Lake City is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Clearwater to Lake City.

Where can I stay near Lake City?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lake City.

Clearwater to Lake City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Clearwater to Lake City by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
8h 51m
$149–256
Drive 167.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clearwater to Lake Citycar 167.7 mi
3h 36m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampabus 78
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus
10h
$35–60

Clearwater to Lake City by bus

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Distance: 328.3 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to Lake City Bus Station via Northwest Transfer Center, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, and Gainesville Bus Stop in around 10h.

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