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How to get fromThe Villages to Tampa Bayby bus, unknown, shuttle, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from The Villages to Tampa Bay by bus, unknown, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Wildwood to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    2. Walk from Ruskin to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    3h 38m

  2. Shuttle, fly, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    3. Walk from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    4h 15m

  3. Shuttle, line 4 bus, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - C to 4Th St S + 54Th Ave Sbus bus 4
    3. Walk from 4Th St S + 54Th Ave S to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 22m

Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Tampa Bay. However, you can take the bus to Wildwood Amtrak Station, walk to Wildwood, take the bus to Ruskin, then travel to Tampa Bay. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to MCO Airport - Terminal A, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), then travel to Tampa Bay.

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