There are 4 ways to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
5h 33m$89–123Drive 208.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ruskin to Jacksonvillecar 208.7 mi
3h 59m$39–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 41m$133–231Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Ruskin to Tampa-Airport-TPAtaxi
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
5h 42m$400–747
Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.
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 station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Jacksonville via Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
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 41m.
The distance between Ruskin and Jacksonville is 222 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ruskin to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Ruskin, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ruskin to Jacksonville via Tampa Bus Station and Gainesville in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
All Tampa Taxi and Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 813-833-1808
- Website
- taxicabstampafl.com
Taxi Tampa
- Phone
- +1 407-813-4675
- Website
- taxitampafl.com
Yello Cab of Tampa
- Phone
- +1 813-666-6666
- Website
- tampataxi.com
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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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