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How to get fromCrystal River to Lake Placidby car, train, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal River to Lake Placid by car, train, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Crystal River to University Area Transit Centercar car
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Sebring Stationtrain train Floridian
    4h 58m
    $128–191

  2. Drive 161 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal River to Lake Placidcar car 161 mi
    3h 12m
    $30–43

  3. Taxi, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal River to Brooksville Wawataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Brooksville Wawa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Placidbus bus
    6h 56m
    $159–212

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal River to Wildwood Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Lake Placidbus bus
    7h 8m
    $160–206

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Crystal River, FL, USA and Lake Placid, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal River to Lake Placid. However, you can drive to University Area Transit Center, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, walk to Tampa, take the train to Sebring Station, then take the taxi to Lake Placid. Alternatively, you can drive from Crystal River to Lake Placid in around 3h 12m.

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