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How to get fromColumbus to Palatkaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Palatka by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jacksonville, line 4 bus, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CMH - JAX
    2. Take the bus from JRTC Bay H to Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $122–649

  2. Fly Rickenbacker International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane LCK - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Palatkacar car
    4h 19m
    $119–467

  3. Bus, train via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    21h 19m
    $142–281

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Palatka Stationtrain train Floridian
    31h 4m
    $379–796

  5. Drive 852.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Palatkacar car 852.8 mi
    14h 44m
    $156–225

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CMH - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $234–918

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Tampa, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CMH - TPA
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Palatka Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $313–1,129

  8. Fly Rickenbacker International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane LCK - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Palatka Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $215–716

Columbus to Palatka by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 755.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Palatka, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Palatka. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Jacksonville (JAX), walk to Jia, take the line 1 bus to JRTC Bay J, take the line 4 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Jacksonville, then take the train to Palatka Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Palatka Station via Charlotte Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 21h 19m.

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