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How to get fromGainesville to Okeechobeeby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Okeechobee by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 5m
    $74–145

  2. Drive 207.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Okeechobeecar car 207.9 mi
    3h 31m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, train via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $77–153

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to West Palm Beach Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 34m
    $63–116

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    8h 55m
    $85–172

Gainesville to Okeechobee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Okeechobee, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Okeechobee. However, you can take the bus to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, take the bus to UATC to Mall/ Library, walk to University Area Transit Center, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, walk to Tampa, then take the train to Okeechobee Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Okeechobee Amtrak Station via Mccoy Rd & Gondola Dr, Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, Sand Lake Road, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Lakeland in around 7h 59m.

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