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How to get fromDowntown Tampa to Crystal Riverby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Tampa to Crystal River by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus Miami
    2. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $130–183

  2. Drive 72.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Tampa to Crystal Rivercar car 72.9 mi
    1h 28m
    $14–20

  3. Line 30 bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tyler St @ Franklin St to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus Tpa
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 9m
    $137–182

  4. Line 400 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Twiggs@Pierce E to University Area Transit Centerbus bus 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $132–184

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 118.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Downtown Tampa, FL, USA and Crystal River, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Tampa to Crystal River. However, you can take the bus to University of South Florida, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can drive from Downtown Tampa to Crystal River in around 1h 28m.

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