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

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Plantation is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Plantation is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Plantation?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Plantation. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via E. Main St. & Iowa St., Winter Haven Transportation Center and Broward County Detention Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from The Villages to Plantation?

The distance between The Villages and Plantation is 283 miles. The road distance is 256.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Villages to Plantation without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from The Villages to Plantation, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Plantation bus from?

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

Where does the The Villages to Plantation bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Villages to Plantation?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Plantation is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from The Villages to Plantation.

Where can I stay near Plantation?

There are 4088+ hotels available in Plantation.

The Villages to Plantation - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from The Villages to Plantation by bus, train, shuttle, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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 to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
7h 54m
Drive 254.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Plantationcar 254.9 mi
4h 19m
$47–68
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to Brightline Orlando Stationshuttle The Villages
2. Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain Blfm
8h 3m
$83–208
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
5h 13m
$341–910
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
11h 22m
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MCO - MIA
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
5h 41m
$594–1,161
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
6h 8m
$155–356
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 34m
$708–1,177

Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.4 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Plantation, Broward County, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via E. Main St. & Iowa St., Winter Haven Transportation Center, and Broward County Detention Center in around 11h 22m.

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