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How to get fromThe Villages to Okeechobeeby bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from The Villages to Okeechobee by bus, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 9m

  2. Drive  151.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Villages to Okeechobeecar car 151.9 mi
    2h 44m
    $28–40

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus The Villages
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    9h 10m
    $151–235

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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Okeechobee. However, you can take the bus to Lakeland, walk to Lakeland, Departure 91 North Arrival 92 South, Fl (To/From Points South), then take the train to Okeechobee Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Spanish Springs to Okeechobee Amtrak Station via MCO Airport - Terminal A, Orlando International Airport, Pleasant St & Neptune Rd, and Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 9h 10m.

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