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How to get fromPalatka to The Villagesby train, bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palatka to The Villages by train, bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 46m
    $59–103

  2. Drive 65.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatka to The Villagescar car 65.1 mi
    1h 32m
    $12–18

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Delandtrain train
    2. Take the train from DeLand to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish Springsshuttle bus Mco
    6h
    $57–96

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Delandtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Deland to The Villagestaxi taxi
    2h 2m
    $117–164

Palatka to The Villages by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Palatka, FL, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palatka to The Villages. However, you can take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Jacksonville, then take the bus to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatka Station to Spanish Springs via DeLand, Sand Lake Road, Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, Orlando International Airport, and MCO Airport - Terminal A in around 6h.

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