What is the cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid?

The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid?

The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Jacksonville and Lake Placid?

No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Lake Placid. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lake Placid via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Jacksonville and Lake Placid?

No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Lake Placid station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Sebring Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Jacksonville to Lake Placid?

The distance between Jacksonville and Lake Placid is 268 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.

How do I travel from Jacksonville to Lake Placid without a car?

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jacksonville to Lake Placid bus from?

Jacksonville to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.

Where do I catch the Jacksonville to Lake Placid train from?

Jacksonville to Lake Placid train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Train or bus from Jacksonville to Lake Placid?

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Jacksonville to Lake Placid bus arrive?

Jacksonville to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Jacksonville to Lake Placid train arrive?

Jacksonville to Lake Placid train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sebring Station.

Can I drive from Jacksonville to Lake Placid?

Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Lake Placid is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Jacksonville to Lake Placid.

How do I get a bus ticket from Jacksonville to Lake Placid?

Book your Jacksonville to Lake Placid bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lake Placid?

There are 58+ hotels available in Lake Placid.

Jacksonville to Lake Placid - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Jacksonville to Lake Placid by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Sebring Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
7h 5m
$157–273
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Lake Placidbus
7h 25m
$36–65
Drive 240.2 mi
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Lake Placidcar 240.2 mi
4h 19m
$44–64

Jacksonville to Lake Placid by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 25mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.4 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Lake Placid, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Sebring Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Lake Placid via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Transportation Center in around 7h 25m.

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