There are 4 ways to get from Valrico to Lake City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
7h 18m$50–68Drive 168.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valrico to Lake Citycar 168.9 mi
3h 13m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
8h 43m$104–204Bus via University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
8h 57m$53–74
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valrico to Lake City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Valrico to Lake City is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Valrico to Lake City station. However, there are services departing from J C Handly Park PnR and arriving at Lake City Bus Station via Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and Gainesville Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Valrico and Lake City is 200 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.
The best way to get from Valrico to Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Valrico to Lake City, including transfers.
Valrico to Lake City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Valrico to Lake City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valrico to Lake City is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Valrico to Lake City.
There are 28+ hotels available in Lake City.
What companies run services between Valrico, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Valrico to Lake City Bus Station via J C Handly Park PnR, Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, and Gainesville Bus Stop in around 7h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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