There are 7 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
- Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Sun City Centertaxi
4h 27m$189–697Drive 223.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Centercar 223.3 mi
3h 59m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
9h 1m$138–246Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Wimaumabus Houston
9h 41m$105–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Sun City Center223.3 mi
3h 59mFly to Tampa, taxi
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
- Take the taxi from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Sun City Centertaxi
4h 8m$394–745Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Kingfisher St Burger King to Sun City Centertaxi
9h 43m$121–169
Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Wimauma via JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville and Wildwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Sun City Center is 254 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Sun City Center, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jia to Sun City Center via JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Wildwood Amtrak Station, Wildwood, and Wimauma in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Wildwood to Wimauma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Sun City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
All Tampa Taxi and Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 813-833-1808
- Website
- taxicabstampafl.com
Taxi Tampa
- Phone
- +1 407-813-4675
- Website
- taxitampafl.com
Yello Cab of Tampa
- Phone
- +1 813-666-6666
- Website
- tampataxi.com
All Tampa Taxi and Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 813-833-1808
- Website
- taxicabstampafl.com
Taxi Tampa
- Phone
- +1 407-813-4675
- Website
- taxitampafl.com
Yello Cab of Tampa
- Phone
- +1 813-666-6666
- Website
- tampataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wildwood Amtrak Station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Sun City Center.
There are 112+ hotels available in Sun City Center.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Sun City Center. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






