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 - $65 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 - $65.

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 303 miles. The road distance is 255.4 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 shuttle and train which takes 7h 43m and costs $80 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from The Villages to Plantation.

Where can I stay near Plantation?

There are 113+ hotels available in Plantation.

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

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

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Shuttle, train
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to Brightline Orlando Stationshuttle The Villages
2. Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain Blfm
7h 43m
$83–208
Drive 254 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Plantationcar 254 mi
4h 19m
$45–65
Bus, train (Amtrak)
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
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Bshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
5h 44m
$353–912
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 Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Bshuttle
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
6h 12m
$646–1,163
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 36m
$608–1,177

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.7 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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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