What is the cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Tavares?

The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Tavares is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Tavares?

The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Tavares is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Jacksonville and Tavares?

No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Tavares. However, there are services departing from State St + Jefferson St and arriving at LX11161 W Main St & Rockingham Ave via Jacksonville and LX10149 Citizens Blvd & Citizens Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Jacksonville to Tavares?

The distance between Jacksonville and Tavares is 148 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

How do I travel from Jacksonville to Tavares without a car?

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Tavares without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h and costs $110 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Tavares?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Jacksonville to Tavares, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jacksonville to Tavares bus from?

Jacksonville to Tavares bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Where does the Jacksonville to Tavares bus arrive?

Jacksonville to Tavares bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wildwood Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Jacksonville to Tavares?

Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Tavares is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Jacksonville to Tavares.

Where can I stay near Tavares?

There are 124+ hotels available in Tavares.

Jacksonville to Tavares - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Delandtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the taxi from Deland to Tavarestaxi
4h
$112–168
Drive 119.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Tavarescar 119.7 mi
2h 36m
$22–32
Bus, line 25 bus, line 106 bus, line 44 bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from John Young Pkwy & Amelia St to N Garland Ave & W Amelia Stbus 25
3. Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Apopka Superstop Bay-Abus 106
4. Take the bus from Apopka Superstop Bay-E to Holly St & N Orange Blossom Trlbus 44
5. Take the taxi from Holly St & N Orange Blossom Trl to Tavarestaxi
5h 28m
$55–79
Train, taxi via State St + Jefferson St
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Delandtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the taxi from Deland to Tavarestaxi
4h 1m
$112–168
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 17m
$78–109

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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