There are 4 ways to get from Port Charlotte to Florida by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
9h 34m$82–127Drive 271.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Charlotte to Jacksonvillecar 271.6 mi
5h 11m$50–72Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
10h 7m$121–230Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FLbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Orlando to Jacksonvilletrain Silver Meteor / ...
10h 23m$121–210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Charlotte to Florida is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Port Charlotte to Florida is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Charlotte to Florida. However, there are services departing from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Port Charlotte and Florida is 314 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.
The best way to get from Port Charlotte to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Port Charlotte to Florida, including transfers.
Port Charlotte to Florida bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Port Charlotte to Florida bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Charlotte to Florida is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Port Charlotte to Florida.
There are 575+ hotels available in Florida.
What companies run services between Port Charlotte, FL, USA and Florida, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Port Charlotte to Newnan St + Ashley St via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 9h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Orlando to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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 Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- 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
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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