What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Downtown Orlando?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Downtown Orlando. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Orlando, FL via Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from The Villages to Downtown Orlando?

The distance between The Villages and Downtown Orlando is 139 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Downtown Orlando without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Downtown Orlando bus from?

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

Where does the The Villages to Downtown Orlando bus arrive?

The Villages to Downtown Orlando bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.

Can I drive from The Villages to Downtown Orlando?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Downtown Orlando is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from The Villages to Downtown Orlando.

Where can I stay near Downtown Orlando?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Downtown Orlando.

The Villages to Downtown Orlando - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from The Villages to Downtown Orlando by bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain Floridian
4h 34m
$44–77
Drive 55.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Downtown Orlandocar 55.8 mi
1h 6m
$11–15
Shuttle, line 11 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle The Villages
2. Take the bus from Orlando International Airport to S Orange Ave & S Lucerne Cir Ebus 11
3h 9m
$41–55
Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
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 Orlando, FLbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 5m
$43–62

The Villages to Downtown Orlando by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Downtown Orlando, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FL via Lakeland in around 5h 5m.

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