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How to get fromJacksonville to Clearwaterby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Clearwater by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    7h 23m
    $192–293

  2. Drive  199.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Clearwatercar car 199.8 mi
    4h 22m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    7h 54m
    $39–60

  4. Fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JAX - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    7h 51m
    $248–499

  5. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    9h 49m
    $62–356

Jacksonville to Clearwater by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 7h 54m.

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