What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $850 - $2,900 and takes 32h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Melbourne is to shuttle and fly which takes 26h 25m and costs $1,600 - $2,800.

How far is it from The Villages to Melbourne?

The distance between The Villages and Melbourne is 15767 km.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 26h 25m to get from The Villages to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between The Villages and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 14h ahead of The Villages. It is currently 7:49 AM in The Villages and 9:49 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5323+ hotels available in Melbourne.

The Villages to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from The Villages to Melbourne by shuttle, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCO - MEL
26h 25m
$1,683–2,803
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane JAX - MEL
32h 9m
$878–2,904
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TPA - MEL
27h 42m
$1,902–4,426
Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GNV - MEL
31h 49m
$983–3,156
Taxi to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Amelia Super Stoptaxi
2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DAB - MEL
28h 53m
$1,300–4,231
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCO - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
30h 48m
$1,167–3,987
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Albury, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Albury (ABX)plane MCO - ABX
3. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain
32h 16m
$1,092–3,649
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Albury, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Albury (ABX)plane TPA - ABX
3. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain
33h 18m
$1,111–3,872

Orlando (MCO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

37Weekly Planes

24h 22mAverage Duration

$819Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from The Villages to Melbourne.

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Distance: 15,766.6 km
Duration: 26h 25m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Melbourne. However, you can take the shuttle to MCO Airport - Terminal A, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

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Flights from Orlando to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 27h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,000–3,300

Flights from Orlando to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $800–2,800

Flights from Tampa to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 23h 50m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,500

Flights from Jacksonville to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 23h 44m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,300

Flights from Jacksonville to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,300

Flights from Jacksonville to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 27h 25m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $800–2,800

Flights from Orlando to Avalon Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,100–4,000

Flights from Orlando to Avalon Airport via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h 50m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,800

Flights from Orlando to Avalon Airport via Houston, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 33m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,900

Flights from Orlando to Avalon Airport via San Francisco, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h 11m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Orlando to Avalon Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 28h 25m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Orlando to Avalon Airport via San Francisco, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 29h 21m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Orlando to Albury via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h 16m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Orlando to Albury via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 26h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,000–4,100

Flights from Orlando to Albury via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h 50m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,200

Flights from Orlando to Albury via Houston, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 33m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,400

Flights from Orlando to Albury via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 50m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,500

Flights from Tampa to Albury via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,300–4,300

Flights from Tampa to Albury via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,400

Flights from Tampa to Albury via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h 50m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,400

Flights from Tampa to Albury via Houston, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 22m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,600

Flights from Tampa to Albury via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 45m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,700

Flights from Tampa to Albury via San Francisco, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h 18m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,400

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