There are 3 ways to get from Tampa to Lakeside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
5h 55m$125–217Drive 173.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Lakesidecar 173.3 mi
3h 15m$32–46Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
7h 22m$33–57
Tampa to Lakeside by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lakeside is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lakeside is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Lakeside. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at College Dr & Peoria Rd via Gainesville, JRTC Bay P and Blanding Blvd + Orange Park Northway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Lakeside. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Tampa and Lakeside is 259 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lakeside without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Tampa to Lakeside, including transfers.
Tampa to Lakeside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Lakeside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lakeside is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lakeside, Clay County, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to College Dr & Peoria Rd via Gainesville, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay P, and Blanding Blvd + Orange Park Northway in around 7h 22m.
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
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Lakeside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Tampa to Lakeside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lakeside is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Tampa to Lakeside.
There are 386+ hotels available in Lakeside.