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

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There are 6 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 Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 13m
    $63–127

  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 Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $57–124

  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
    $56–101

  5. Bus, train via Oak Ridge

    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
    $69–148

  6. Bus, train via Buenaventura Lakes

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkwaybus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    9h 36m
    $83–164

Gainesville to Okeechobee by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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 Tampa Bus Station, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, walk to Tampa, then take the train to Okeechobee Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Okeechobee Amtrak Station via Orlando Bus Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, LYNX Central, Orlando Health/Amtrak, Orlando, and Lakeland in around 8h 32m.

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