What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Lake City?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Lake City is to drive and bus which costs $17 - $29 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Lake City?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Lake City is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Lake City?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Lake City station. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Lake City Bus Station via Amtrak Station and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from The Villages to Lake City?

The distance between The Villages and Lake City is 194 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Lake City without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Lake City?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from The Villages to Lake City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Lake City bus from?

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

Where does the The Villages to Lake City bus arrive?

The Villages to Lake City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from The Villages to Lake City?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Lake City is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from The Villages to Lake City.

Where can I stay near Lake City?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lake City.

The Villages to Lake City - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from The Villages to Lake City by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
6h 14m
$52–81
Drive, bus (Greyhound)
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1. Drive from The Villages to Gainesville Bus Stopcar
2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
2h 18m
$18–29
Drive 101.2 mi
1. Drive from The Villages to Lake Citycar 101.2 mi
1h 50m
$19–27

The Villages to Lake City by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 14mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.5 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Station via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, and Jacksonville in around 6h 14m.

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