There are 5 ways to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 40m$118–221Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
7h 30m$31–49Drive 208.7 mi
- Drive from Ruskin to Jacksonvillecar 208.7 mi
3h 59m$39–55Line 31 bus, line 360 bus, bus to Tampa, fly
- Take the bus from US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd to Providence Rd @ Providence Parkbus
- Take the bus from Providence Rd @ Providence Park to Marion Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
8h 53m$237–500Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ruskin to Bradentonbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane SRQ - JAX
8h 44m$162–706
Ruskin to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruskin to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd and arriving at Jacksonville via Providence Rd @ Providence Park, Tampa Bus Station and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruskin to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Ruskin and Jacksonville is 266 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Ruskin to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Ruskin to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Ruskin, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd to Jacksonville via Providence Rd @ Providence Park, Tampa Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Ruskin to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Ruskin to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruskin to Jacksonville is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Ruskin to Jacksonville.
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