There are 4 ways to get from Clearwater to The Villages by bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Line 300 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 300
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FLbus Miami
6h 53m$79–113Drive 101.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clearwater to The Villagescar 101.4 mi
2h 6m$19–27Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampabus 78
- Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter DepotTpa
5h 40m$54–74Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus Greyhound US0770S
- Take the bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 53m$40–61
Clearwater to The Villages by bus, tram, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clearwater to The Villages is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Clearwater to The Villages is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Clearwater to The Villages. However, there are services departing from Park St Terminal - Platform - B and arriving at Ocala, FL via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Tampa Bus Station and University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Clearwater and The Villages is 136 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Clearwater to The Villages without a car is to line 300 bus and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Clearwater to The Villages, including transfers.
Clearwater to The Villages bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D station.
Clearwater to The Villages bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clearwater to The Villages is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Clearwater to The Villages.
There are 272+ hotels available in The Villages.
What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to The Villages via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, and Ocala, FL in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- psta.net
Bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to Marion Transit Parking Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- psta.net
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- psta.net
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 352 539 9664
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $50–65
- call in
- $55–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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