What is the cheapest way to get from Florida to The Villages?

The cheapest way to get from Florida to The Villages is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florida to The Villages?

The fastest way to get from Florida to The Villages is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Florida and The Villages?

No, there is no direct bus from Florida to The Villages. However, there are services departing from State St + Jefferson St and arriving at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Florida to The Villages?

The distance between Florida and The Villages is 162 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

How do I travel from Florida to The Villages without a car?

The best way to get from Florida to The Villages without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Florida to The Villages?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Florida to The Villages, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florida to The Villages bus from?

Florida to The Villages bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Where does the Florida to The Villages bus arrive?

Florida to The Villages bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Florida to The Villages?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to The Villages is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Florida to The Villages.

Where can I stay near The Villages?

There are 254+ hotels available in The Villages.

Florida to The Villages - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Florida to The Villages by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Delandtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the taxi from Deland to The Villagestaxi
4h 26m
$137–208
Drive 116.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jacksonville to The Villagescar 116.9 mi
2h 35m
$22–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 49m
$42–68

Florida to The Villages by bus (Amtrak)

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4h 49mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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