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How to get fromJacksonville to Palmettoby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Palmettotaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $232–343

  2. Drive  225.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Palmettocar car 225.9 mi
    4h 14m
    $42–60

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    9h 41m
    $46–71

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    6h 50m
    $59–357

  5. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus bus Houston
    9h 56m

Jacksonville to Palmetto by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to 8Th Ave W/9Th St W via Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Cattlemen Transit Station, Downtown Transfer Station, 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Ns, and Downtown Station in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 3 hours.

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