There are 3 ways to get from Lake Placid to Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sebring Station to Jacksonvilletrain Silver Meteor / ...
6h 38m$161–274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lake Placid to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
7h 20m$38–71Drive 239.4 mi
- Drive from Lake Placid to Jacksonvillecar 239.4 mi
4h 17m$44–64
Lake Placid to Florida by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Florida is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Florida is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Florida. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid and arriving at Jacksonville via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Placid station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Sebring Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Lake Placid and Florida is 268 miles. The road distance is 240.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Placid to Florida without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Lake Placid to Florida, including transfers.
Lake Placid to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Placid station.
Lake Placid to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sebring Station.
The best way to get from Lake Placid to Florida is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Lake Placid, FL, USA and Florida, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sebring Station to Jacksonville twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Placid to Jacksonville via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sebring Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lake Placid to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Placid to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Lake Placid to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Florida is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Lake Placid to Florida.
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