There are 3 ways to get from Jacksonville to Odessa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 25m$132–243Drive 177.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to Odessacar 177.2 mi
3h 51m$33–47Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
- Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus FlixBus N2467
7h 50m$34–53
Jacksonville to Odessa by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Odessa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Odessa is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Odessa. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at SR 54 & Asturian Pkwy via Gainesville, Fine Arts Studio, University Area Transit Center and Wiregrass Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Odessa. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Odessa is 270 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Odessa without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Jacksonville to Odessa, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Odessa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Odessa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Odessa is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Odessa, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to SR 54 & Asturian Pkwy via Gainesville, Fine Arts Studio, UATC to Mall/ Library, University Area Transit Center, and Wiregrass Park and Ride in around 7h 50m.
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
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville to Odessa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Jacksonville to Odessa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Odessa is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Jacksonville to Odessa.
There are 334+ hotels available in Odessa.




