There are 4 ways to get from Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Palmetto to Tampataxi
- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain Floridian
4h 19m$138–190Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmetto to Universal Studios Floridacar 107.1 mi
1h 51m$20–29Line 203 bus, line 4 bus, Amtrak Thruway, line 40 bus
- Take the bus from Palmetto Station to Psta Grand Central Stationbus 203
- Take the bus from 3Rd St S & 3Rd Ave S to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1bus 4
- Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus
- Take the bus from Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Waybus 40
6h 48m$38–65Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlandobus FlixBus 2421
8h 43m$29–50
Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmetto station to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Palmetto Station and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via 1St Ave S + Grand Central Station, 3Rd St S & 3Rd Ave S, St. Petersburg and Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Palmetto and Universal Studios Florida is 141 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Manatee County Area Transit, depart from Palmetto Station.
Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Manatee County Area Transit, arrive at Psta Grand Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Palmetto to Universal Studios Florida.
There are 1872+ hotels available in Universal Studios Florida.
What companies run services between Palmetto, FL, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Palmetto Station to Universal Studios Florida via Psta Grand Central Station, 1St Ave S + Grand Central Station, 3Rd St S & 3Rd Ave S, St. Petersburg, Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 6h 48m.
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 (941) 749-7116
- [email protected]
- Website
- mymanatee.org
Bus from Palmetto Station to Psta Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- mymanatee.org
- Seniors 80+, Children under 5
- $0
- Free trolleys
- $0
- students, Disabled, Seniors 60-79
- $1–8
- Adults 18-59
- $1–8
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- psta.net
Bus from 3Rd St S & 3Rd Ave S to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- psta.net
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 407-841-5969
- [email protected]
- Website
- golynx.com
Bus from Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.golynx.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.golynx.com/maps-schedules/routes-schedules.stml
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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