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Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Major art museum with American and European works, a notable sculpture garden, and one of Jacksonville's top cultural stops.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilson, NC to Jacksonville, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 430 miles (693 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $403 Average price | $145 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 24m Average total duration 19h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilson, NC to Jacksonville, FL:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilson, NC to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $160 (€132).
A bus is $258 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilson, NC to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $403 (€332).
Other travel options to Jacksonville, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 23m.
Bus takes on average 19h 54m.
Tickets start at around $160 (€132) compared to roughly $93 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-66.21 (€-54.57). The journey takes 11h 23m versus 6h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Wilson, NC to Jacksonville, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $125 (€103) but you can travel from only $110 (€91) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 22:29, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 430 miles (693 km) distance in 12h 19m.
Distance 430 miles (693 km) |
Average train duration 11h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€103) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 19m |
First train 10:29 PM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. Cafes often use tip jars or screens; $1-2 is common.
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Most Wilson, NC to Jacksonville, FL trains use the Goldsboro, W Mulberry St / North Carolina St (Transfer Center) to Jacksonville Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Wilson, NC and Jacksonville, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wilson Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Wilson Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wilson Station.
Available at Wilson Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wilson Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilson Station: Ramps.
Jacksonville Station is 7 km from Jacksonville city centre. Public transport options include:
Jacksonville Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Jacksonville Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Jacksonville Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jacksonville Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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