There are 4 ways to get from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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 University of South Floridabus FlixBus N2467
5h 17m$29–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
8h 1m$76–167Drive 185.2 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Busch Gardenscar 185.2 mi
3h 37m$34–49Fly
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
7h 21m$308–659
Jacksonville to Busch Gardens by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Driver Training Facility via Gainesville and Fine Arts Studio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Busch Gardens is 195 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Busch Gardens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Busch Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Busch Gardens, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens via Gainesville, Fine Arts Studio, and Driver Training Facility in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 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
- $85–470
- 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
- $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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville to Busch Gardens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Jacksonville to Busch Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Busch Gardens is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Jacksonville to Busch Gardens.
There are 996+ hotels available in Busch Gardens.