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How to get fromFlorida to Punta Gordaby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Florida to Punta Gorda by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, Amtrak Thruway via Gainesville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus
    10h 16m
    $78–121

  2. Drive 271.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Punta Gordacar car 271.5 mi
    5h 3m
    $50–72

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 59m
    $116–231

  4. Train, Amtrak Thruway via Lakeland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus bus
    11h 5m
    $121–226

  5. Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus bus
    12h 15m
    $126–181

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Florida to Punta Gorda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Punta Gorda via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, Tampa Union Station, and Port Charlotte in around 10h 16m.

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