There are 4 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Delandtrain
- Take the taxi from Deland to The Villagestaxi
6h 3m$133–211Drive 130.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villagescar 130.2 mi
2h 36m$24–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to The Villages130.2 mi
2h 36mLine 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 26m$43–66
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and The Villages is 181 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages without a car is to line 1 bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 3m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from Jia station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC Bay J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to The Villages.
There are 214+ hotels available in The Villages.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and The Villages, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jia to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Deland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 904-630-3100
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Jia to JRTC Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Jia to JRTC Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to The Villages
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and The Villages. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





