There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 15m$102–203Drive 205.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to Apollo Beachcar 205.2 mi
3h 55m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
7h 57m$41–60Fly to Tampa
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
6h 16m$367–538Bus via Wildwood
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Ruskinbus Houston
9h 19m$81–117Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
- Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Apollo Beachtaxi
6h 34m$187–713
Jacksonville to Apollo Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at US Hwy 41 @ Apollo Beach Blvd via Orlando Bus Station, Marion Transit Center and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Apollo Beach is 263 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Apollo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Apollo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Apollo Beach, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to US Hwy 41 @ Apollo Beach Blvd via Orlando Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Providence Rd @ Providence Park, and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
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
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jacksonville to Apollo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Jacksonville to Apollo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Apollo Beach is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Jacksonville to Apollo Beach.
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