There are 3 ways to get from Plant City to Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
5h 52m$132–221Drive 180.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plant City to Jacksonvillecar 180.3 mi
3h 48m$33–48Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
6h 54m$35–63
Plant City to Florida by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plant City to Florida is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Plant City to Florida is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Plant City to Florida. However, there are services departing from Plant City and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Plant City station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Plant City and Florida is 225 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.
The best way to get from Plant City to Florida without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Plant City to Florida, including transfers.
Plant City to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Plant City to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Plant City to Florida is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Plant City, FL, USA and Florida, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plant City to Newnan St + Ashley St via Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 6h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Plant City to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Plant City to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plant City to Florida is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Plant City to Florida.
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