What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Orlando and The Villages?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Orlando to The Villages. However, there are services departing from Orlando, FL and arriving at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Downtown Orlando to The Villages?

The distance between Downtown Orlando and The Villages is 132 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Orlando to The Villages without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Orlando to The Villages bus from?

Downtown Orlando to The Villages bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando, FL station.

Where does the Downtown Orlando to The Villages bus arrive?

Downtown Orlando to The Villages bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.

Can I drive from Downtown Orlando to The Villages?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Orlando to The Villages is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Downtown Orlando to The Villages.

Where can I stay near The Villages?

There are 214+ hotels available in The Villages.

Downtown Orlando to The Villages - 3 ways to travel via Amtrak Thruway, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Orlando to The Villages by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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Amtrak Thruway, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m
$44–65
Drive 55.6 mi
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1. Drive from Downtown Orlando to The Villagescar 55.6 mi
1h 7m
$11–15
Line 11 bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from S Orange Ave & S Lucerne Cir W to Orlando International Airportbus 11
2. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle Mco
2h 42m
$37–57

Downtown Orlando to The Villages by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

4h 45mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.7 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Downtown Orlando, FL, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Orlando, FL to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Lakeland in around 4h 45m.

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