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Orlando to Clearwater

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The two cities

Orlando

Florida, United States

Overall
6.1
Connector
8.4
Per day (mid-range)
$200

Car-free travel

  • Drive
  • Train
  • Bus
  • Airport

Peak: Spring break, Christmas week, summer

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Clearwater

Florida, United States

Overall
6.4
Connector
8.1
Per day (mid-range)
$255

Beaches

  • Drive
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Airport

Peak: February to April and summer weekends

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Last verified September 25, 2026 · Source: Research spreadsheet · Editorial ·

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