There are 4 ways to get from Odessa to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
5h$79–107Drive 177 mi
cheapest- Drive from Odessa to Jacksonvillecar 177 mi
3h 51m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 47m$136–239Bus, fly
- Take the bus from SR 54 & Lakepointe Pkwy to SR 56 & Silver Maple Pkwybus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
7h 57m$328–694
Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Odessa to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Odessa to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Odessa to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from University of South Florida and arriving at Jacksonville via Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Odessa to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Odessa and Jacksonville is 209 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.
The best way to get from Odessa to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Odessa to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Odessa to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of South Florida station.
Odessa to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Odessa to Jacksonville is to bus which takes 5h and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Odessa, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Odessa to Jacksonville via University of South Florida and Gainesville in around 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of South Florida to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 727-834-3322
- [email protected]
- Website
- GOPASCO
Bus from SR 54 & Lakepointe Pkwy to SR 56 & Silver Maple Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- GOPASCO
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More Questions & Answers
Odessa to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Odessa to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Odessa to Jacksonville is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Odessa to Jacksonville.
There are 464+ hotels available in Jacksonville.





