There are 3 ways to get from Florida to Plant City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 18m$122–213Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
6h 19m$31–51Drive 180.7 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Plant Citycar 180.7 mi
3h 48m$33–48
Florida to Plant City by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Plant City is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Plant City is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Plant City. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Plant City via Gainesville and Tampa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Plant City station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Florida and Plant City is 225 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Plant City without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Florida to Plant City, including transfers.
Florida to Plant City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Plant City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Plant City is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Plant City, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Plant City via Gainesville and Tampa Bus Station in around 6h 19m.
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Florida to Plant City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Florida to Plant City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Plant City is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Florida to Plant City.
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