There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Gainesville (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
4h 58m$78–111Drive 183.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dover to Jacksonvillecar 183.9 mi
3h 57m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 3m$155–248Fly
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
5h 34m$385–729Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 5m$155–203
Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from University of South Florida and arriving at Jacksonville via Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dover station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Dover and Jacksonville is 208 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Jacksonville without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 4h 58m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Dover to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Dover to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of South Florida station.
Dover to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dover to Jacksonville is to bus via Gainesville which takes 4h 58m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 6h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Dover, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Dover to Jacksonville via University of South Florida and Gainesville in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–470
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of South Florida to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Dover to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Dover to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Jacksonville is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Dover to Jacksonville.
There are 630+ hotels available in Jacksonville.