There are 3 ways to get from Tampa to Lake Helen by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Delandtrain Floridian
3h 13m$84–125Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Lake Helencar 118.8 mi
2h 3m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus FlixBus 2421 / ...
- Take the bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Village Cafebus Groome Transportation
5h 4m$65–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lake Helen is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lake Helen is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Lake Helen. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Village Cafe via Florida Mall and MCO Airport - Terminal A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Lake Helen. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Deland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Tampa and Lake Helen is 139 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lake Helen without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Tampa to Lake Helen, including transfers.
Tampa to Lake Helen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Lake Helen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lake Helen is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lake Helen, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Deland once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Helen via Orlando, Florida Mall, Orlando International Airport, MCO Airport - Terminal A, and Village Cafe in around 5h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Deland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (386) 257-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Village Cafe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–36
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Daytona
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Booking & Getting There
Tampa to Lake Helen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando station.
Tampa to Lake Helen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Deland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lake Helen is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Tampa to Lake Helen.
There are 112+ hotels available in Lake Helen.