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How to get fromGainesville to Lake Okeechobeeby bus, car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Lake Okeechobee by bus, car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FLbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the bus from RING RD at WGM TRML to BLG HRS at SR-80bus bus 40
    8h 20m
    $76–134

  2. Drive 245 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Pahokeecar car 245 mi
    4h 22m
    $45–65

  3. Bus via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to West Palm Beach Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from RING RD at WGM TRML to BLG HRS at SR-80bus bus 40
    8h 45m
    $51–79

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orlando to West Palm Beachtrain train
    3. Take the bus from RING RD at WGM TRML to BLG HRS at SR-80bus bus 40
    8h 54m
    $90–214

  5. Bus via Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Clewistonbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    9h 45m
    $48–90

Gainesville to Lake Okeechobee by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Lake Okeechobee, Palm Beach County, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to BARFIELD HWY at MAIN ST/US-441 via West Palm Beach, FL, WPB ITC at BAY H, RING RD at WGM TRML, and BLG HRS at SR-80 in around 8h 20m.

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