There are 4 ways to get from Florida to Polk City 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 Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0770S
6h 20m$110–151Drive 166.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to Polk Citycar 166.5 mi
3h 33m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 22m$142–238Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 32m$152–208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Polk City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Polk City is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Polk City. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Winter Haven Transportation Center via Jacksonville and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Polk City station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Florida and Polk City is 205 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Polk City without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 6h 20m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Florida to Polk City, including transfers.
Florida to Polk City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Polk City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Polk City is to bus via Orlando which takes 6h 20m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Polk City, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Polk City via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Transportation Center in around 6h 20m. 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 Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- 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 Polk City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Florida to Polk City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Polk City is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Florida to Polk City.
There are 3311+ hotels available in Polk City.