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How to get fromThe Villages to Universal Orlandoby bus, train, car, taxi, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from The Villages to Universal Orlando by bus, train, car, taxi, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    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 Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train Floridian
    6h 19m
    $49–83

  2. Bus, line 705 bus, line 125 bus, line 37 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from LX10001 Paige Pl & Main St to LX10149 Citizens Blvd & Citizens Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LX10149 Citizens Blvd & Citizens Blvd to LX50001 FDOT Park N Ridebus bus 27
    3. Take the bus from LX50001 FDOT Park N Ride to LX50081 W Colonial Dr & Water Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W Colonial Dr & Walker St to West Oaks Mallbus bus 705
    5. Take the bus from West Oaks Mall to Pine Hills Transfer Center Bay-Gbus bus 125
    6. Take the bus from Pine Hills Transfer Center Bay-E to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Waybus bus 37 / ...
    7h 4m
    $5

  3. Drive 55.1 mi

    1. Drive from The Villages to Universal Orlandocar car 55.1 mi
    1h 6m
    $11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Universal Orlandotaxi taxi 55.1 mi
    1h 6m
    $140–180

  5. Shuttle, line 42 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus The Villages
    2. Take the bus from Orlando International Airport to International Dr & W Oak Ridge Rdbus bus 42
    3h 59m
    $41–55

  6. Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 34m
    $46–65

The Villages to Universal Orlando by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 149.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Universal Orlando via Lakeland, Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 6h 34m.

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