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How to get fromThe Villages to Plantationby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from The Villages to Plantation by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus bus Tallahassee–Miami via Orlando / ...
    7h 14m
    $129–207

  2. Drive 254.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Villages to Plantationcar car 254.9 mi
    4h 19m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    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 Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    8h 2m
    $94–181

  4. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MCO - FLL
    5h 27m
    $291–660

  5. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to Brightline Orlando Stationshuttle bus The Villages
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain train Blfm
    8h 3m
    $83–208

  6. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MCO - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 53m
    $644–1,161

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    6h 21m
    $165–626

  8. Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $808–1,177

  9. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane MCO - PBI
    3. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    7h 10m
    $407–765

The Villages to Plantation by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 304.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

RedCoach operates a bus from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale Airport every 2 hours. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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