What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Clearwater Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Clearwater Beach. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Gulfview Blvd + Pier 60 via Lakeland, Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1, Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A and Garden & Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from The Villages to Clearwater Beach?

The distance between The Villages and Clearwater Beach is 151 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Clearwater Beach without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 6h 32m and costs $50 - $70.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Clearwater Beach bus from?

The Villages to Clearwater Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Villages to Clearwater Beach bus arrive?

The Villages to Clearwater Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.

Can I drive from The Villages to Clearwater Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Clearwater Beach is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from The Villages to Clearwater Beach.

Where can I stay near Clearwater Beach?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Clearwater Beach.

The Villages to Clearwater Beach - 3 ways to travel via bus, and Amtrak Thruway

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There are 3 ways to get from The Villages to Clearwater Beach by bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
6h 32m
$51–70
Drive 103.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Clearwater Beachcar 103.2 mi
2h 11m
$19–28
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle The Villages
2. Take the bus from North West Transfer Center Tampa to Park St Terminal - Platform - Hbus 78
5h 49m
$60–76

The Villages to Clearwater Beach by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

6h 32mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Clearwater Beach, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Gulfview Blvd + Pier 60 via Lakeland, Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1, Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A, and Garden & Park Street in around 6h 32m.

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