There are 4 ways to get from Florida to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
7h 10m$64–145Bus via Orlando
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0770S
7h 34m$31–53Drive 191.9 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Crystal Lakecar 191.9 mi
3h 19m$35–51Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 22m$69–105
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Crystal Lake is to bus via Orlando which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at E. Main St. & N. Combee Rd. via Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Crystal Lake station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Florida and Crystal Lake is 217 miles. The road distance is 193 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Florida to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Florida to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Orlando, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Crystal Lake, Polk County, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to E. Main St. & N. Combee Rd. via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 7h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Florida to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Florida to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Crystal Lake is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Florida to Crystal Lake.
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