There are 4 ways to get from Jacksonville to Brandon by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
6h 32m$36–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
8h 15m$81–167Drive 193.3 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Brandoncar 193.3 mi
3h 42m$36–51Fly, line 32 bus, line 38 bus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Parsons Ave @ Robertson Stbus
8h$328–659
Jacksonville to Brandon by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Brandon is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Brandon is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Kings Av @ Oak Park Place via Gainesville and Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Brandon is 215 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Brandon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Jacksonville to Brandon, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Brandon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Brandon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Brandon is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Brandon, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Kings Av @ Oak Park Place via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, and Marion Transit Center in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- aa.com
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 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
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- gohart.org
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gohart.org/Pages/GoHart-Home.aspx
Bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Parsons Ave @ Robertson St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.gohart.org/Pages/GoHart-Home.aspx
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville to Brandon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Jacksonville to Brandon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Brandon is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Jacksonville to Brandon.
There are 1021+ hotels available in Brandon.







