There are 3 ways to get from Okeechobee to The Villages by train, bus, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 32m$59–104Drive 152.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Okeechobee to The Villagescar 152.3 mi
2h 46m$28–41Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish SpringsMco
8h 37m$103–190
Okeechobee to The Villages by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Okeechobee to The Villages is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Okeechobee to The Villages is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Okeechobee and The Villages is 177 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Okeechobee to The Villages without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Okeechobee to The Villages, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Okeechobee to The Villages is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Okeechobee to The Villages.
There are 225+ hotels available in The Villages.
What companies run services between Okeechobee, FL, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Okeechobee to The Villages. However, you can take the train to Lakeland, walk to Lakeland, then take the bus to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Spanish Springs via Kissimmee Amtrak Station, Pleasant St & Neptune Rd, Orlando International Airport, and MCO Airport - Terminal A in around 8h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Okeechobee Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 352 539 9664
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $35–50
- call in
- $40–55
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