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How to get fromThe Villages to Palatkaby bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from The Villages to Palatka by bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    5h 23m
    $60–99

  2. Drive 65.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Villages to Palatkacar car 65.1 mi
    1h 32m
    $12–18

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Take the train from LYNX Central to DeLandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deland to Palatka Stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $61–95

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Delandtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Deland to Palatka Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    1h 54m
    $124–161

The Villages to Palatka by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Palatka. However, you can take the bus to Jacksonville, walk to Jacksonville, then take the train to Palatka Station. Alternatively, you can drive from The Villages to Palatka in around 1h 32m.

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