There are 5 ways to get from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Lakewood Ranch to Tampataxi
- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain Floridian
4h 25m$168–226Drive 116.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Floridacar 116.2 mi
1h 58m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlandobus FlixBus 2421
5h 18m$68–91Fly
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Orlando (MCO)plane SRQ - MCO
2h 56m$298–732Bus via University
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami / ...
- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
5h 28m$63–97
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via Florida Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Lakewood Ranch and Universal Studios Florida is 152 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 25m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 2h 56m.
Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Lakewood Ranch to Universal Studios Florida.
What companies run services between Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando twice daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 4h. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Orlando (MCO) twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from University of South Florida to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from University of South Florida to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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