There are 4 ways to get from Florida to Bartow by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Orlando
best- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Bartowbus Greyhound US0770S
6h 28m$32–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
7h 36m$69–145Drive 197.7 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Bartowcar 197.7 mi
3h 32m$37–53Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 49m$74–115
Florida to Bartow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Bartow is to bus via Orlando which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Bartow is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Bartow. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Bartow via Jacksonville and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Bartow station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Florida and Bartow is 202 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Bartow without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 6h 28m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Florida to Bartow, including transfers.
Florida to Bartow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Bartow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Bartow is to bus via Orlando which takes 6h 28m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Bartow, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Bartow via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, and Orlando Bus Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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 Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Florida to Bartow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Florida to Bartow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Bartow is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Florida to Bartow.
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