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Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Major art museum on the St. Johns River with a strong permanent collection and historic riverfront gardens.









Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2h 40m
Average duration
3h 23m
Buses per day
9
Distance
199 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $253.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $595 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 53m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $559 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $595 (€489).
Other travel options to Jacksonville, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 11h 53m.
You'll arrive about -2h -12m sooner (3h 15m by bus vs 2h 3m by car) and save roughly $-7.05 (€-5.80) compared to fuel and tolls ($36 (€29) vs $29 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h00 | 7:45 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h50 | 8:50 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:15 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h45 | 3:00 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h15 | 3:45 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 4h25 | 5:10 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h40 | 5:10 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h40 | 5:10 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h15 | 7:30 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Most Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL buses use the Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) to Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St station pair. Use this guide to compare Orlando, FL and Jacksonville, FL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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