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How to get fromLakewood Ranch to Floridaby bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lakewood Ranch to Florida by bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    6h 45m
    $60–97

  2. Drive 234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakewood Ranch to Jacksonvillecar car 234.6 mi
    4h 22m
    $43–62

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lakewood Ranch to Tampataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    7h 9m
    $207–324

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    9h 5m
    $110–214

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakewood Ranch to Florida.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA and Florida, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lakewood Ranch to Jacksonville via Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, and Gainesville in around 6h 45m.

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