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How to get fromLake City to Clearwaterby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake City to Clearwater by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus Greyhound US0760S
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    8h 56m
    $145–260

  2. Drive 167.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake City to Clearwatercar car 167.7 mi
    3h 36m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 51m
    $47–82

  4. Bus, line 30 bus, line 275 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake City to Dade Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 5th St & Martin Luther King Blvd to Zephyrhills Downtown Transfer Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Zephyrhills Downtown Transfer Station to Wiregrass Park and Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wiregrass Park n Ride to Marion Transit Centerbus bus 275
    5. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Northwest Transfer Centerbus bus 30
    6. Take the bus from North West Transfer Center Tampa to Park St Terminal - Platform - Hbus bus 78
    11h 27m
    $72–94

Lake City to Clearwater by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Lake City, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake City Bus Station to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St via Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 9h 51m.

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