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How to get fromTarpon Springs to Lake Cityby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tarpon Springs to Lake City by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Tarpon Springs to University of South Floridataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 11m
    $97–132

  2. Drive 154.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tarpon Springs to Lake Citycar car 154.3 mi
    3h 13m
    $29–41

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Tarpon Springs to Tampataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    $162–272

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  • Distance: 194.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Tarpon Springs, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tarpon Springs to Lake City. However, you can take the taxi to University of South Florida, take the bus to Gainesville, walk to Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, take the line 6 bus to North Walmart Supercenter, then take the bus to Lake City Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tampa, take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Amtrak Station, take the line 4 bus to JRTC Bay H, walk to Jacksonville, then take the bus to Lake City Bus Station.

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