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How to get fromPunta Gorda to Lake Cityby taxi, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Punta Gorda to Lake City by taxi, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gainesville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 5m

  2. Drive 250.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punta Gorda to Lake Citycar car 250.4 mi
    4h 44m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 47m

  4. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2451
    10h 58m
    $107–164

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  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Punta Gorda, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Punta Gorda to Lake City Bus Station via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 8h 47m.

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