There are 3 ways to get from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain Floridian
3h 47m$92–131Drive 66 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valrico to Universal Studios Floridacar 66 mi
1h 15m$12–17Line 360 bus, bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from J C Handly Park PnR to Marion Transit Centerbus 360
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus
- Take the bus from Florida Mall to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Waybus 37
5h 7m$39–51
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from J C Handly Park PnR and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via Tampa Bus Station and Florida Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at LYNX Central via Orlando Health/Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Valrico and Universal Studios Florida is 116 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.
The best way to get from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Valrico to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, depart from J C Handly Park PnR station.
Valrico to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 360 bus and bus and line 37 bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Valrico, FL, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Orlando once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida via J C Handly Park PnR, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando, Florida Mall, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 5h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from J C Handly Park PnR to Marion Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 407-841-5969
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lynx
Bus from Florida Mall to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Lynx
- Schedules at
- Lynx Routes and Schedules
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Valrico to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, arrive at Marion Transit Center station.
Valrico to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valrico to Universal Studios Florida is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Valrico to Universal Studios Florida.
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