Ride the Florida bus to Urbana 22!InterVarsity in Florida will have 1 bus going to Urbana 22. This will definitely be the cheapest, safest way for you to get to Indianapolis & it is guaranteed to be the most fun (road trippin' with 54 of your closest friends to & from one of the most memorable experiences of your life!
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The Deets
Bus Stop Cities: Miami, Ft. Pierce, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Tallahassee
Departure to UrbanaThe bus will depart Florida on December 27th. See below for departure times by city.
Depart FL: Dec 27th Arrive @ Urbana: Dec 28th, approx noon (subject to change) |
The CostRound-Trip Cost:
$50 One-way* Cost: $30 *Preference will be given to Round-trip passengers in an effort to fill the bus |
Return from UrbanaBus will depart Indianapolis by 1:15am on January 1st, immediately following the final Urbana session that night.
Depart Urbana: Jan 1st, 1:15am Arrive in FL: Jan 1st/2nd (times vary by city) |
Bus Departure & Arrival Times by City
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Departure Times from Florida Cities on Dec 27th
(plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure time; the bus WILL NOT WAIT for you if you are late!) Stop #1: Miami Walmart Supercenter 17650 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 Bus Departs at 8:00AM Stop #2: Ft. Pierce Walmart Super Center 5100 Okeechobee Rd. Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 Bus Departs at 10:30AM Stop #3: Orlando Walmart Supercenter 8101 South John Young Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 Bus Departs at 1:15PM Stop #4: Tampa Walmart Supercenter 1720 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 Bus Departs at 3:00PM Stop #5: Gainesville Publix Supermarket 5200 Southwest 34th St. Gainesville, FL 32608 Bus Departs at 6:15PM Stop #6: Tallahassee Publix Super Market 3521 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee, FL 32309 Bus Departs at 9:15PM |
Arrival Times in Florida Cities on Jan 1st/2nd
(bus returns to same location as pick-up; times are approximate and subject to change) Stop #1: Tallahassee Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 3:15PM Stop #2: Gainesville Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 5:45PM Stop #3: Tampa Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 8:45PM Stop #4: Orlando Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 10:30PM Stop #5: Ft. Pierce Bus Arrives on Jan 2nd at 12:45AM Stop #6: Miami Bus Arrives on Jan 2nd at 3:00AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don't see the information you need after reading through these questions, please use the contact form below to reach out!
Registration & Payment
Does registering guarantee that I have a seat?
You will be guaranteed a seat once you receive a confirmation email. Seats on each bus are limited to 55. Once that limit is reached, we will open up a waiting list should additional seats become available. The registration system will not allow you to register if there are no seats available. Make sure that you register for the correct pick-up location!
You will be guaranteed a seat once you receive a confirmation email. Seats on each bus are limited to 55. Once that limit is reached, we will open up a waiting list should additional seats become available. The registration system will not allow you to register if there are no seats available. Make sure that you register for the correct pick-up location!
I am registered, now what?
Beginning in December, you will receive a weekly email asking you to pay any remaining balance for your bus registration. (Check with your InterVarsity staff if you think you are getting a scholarship and you are still showing a balance.) You can also log into your account at any time and pay your remaining balance by clicking here. Your balance MUST be paid in full by December 21st in order to keep your seat reserved. If you do not pay in full by that date, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and give your seat to another passenger!
Beginning in December, you will receive a weekly email asking you to pay any remaining balance for your bus registration. (Check with your InterVarsity staff if you think you are getting a scholarship and you are still showing a balance.) You can also log into your account at any time and pay your remaining balance by clicking here. Your balance MUST be paid in full by December 21st in order to keep your seat reserved. If you do not pay in full by that date, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and give your seat to another passenger!
Can I ride the bus one-way?
The short answer is maybe. We will first open registration for round-trip riders to register before December 10, 2022. If the bus is not filled up at that time, we will open registration for one-way riders. If you are interested in riding the bus one-way, please email the Registrar and include what city you would ride from/to and which way you would want to ride (to Urbana/from Urbana). We will do our best to make space for you to ride the bus one-way at a slightly reduced cost, but in order to cover the cost of the bus, we will prioritize round-trip passengers. You CAN register for a Round-Trip ride (paying the full cost) but only ride the bus one-way. If you choose this option, please email the Registrar after you register letting us know that this is your plan.
The short answer is maybe. We will first open registration for round-trip riders to register before December 10, 2022. If the bus is not filled up at that time, we will open registration for one-way riders. If you are interested in riding the bus one-way, please email the Registrar and include what city you would ride from/to and which way you would want to ride (to Urbana/from Urbana). We will do our best to make space for you to ride the bus one-way at a slightly reduced cost, but in order to cover the cost of the bus, we will prioritize round-trip passengers. You CAN register for a Round-Trip ride (paying the full cost) but only ride the bus one-way. If you choose this option, please email the Registrar after you register letting us know that this is your plan.
Can I cancel my reservation? Will I get a refund?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund by December 15th at 11:59pm ET.
We will not be able to offer any cancellations for a refund after that time. Should you need to cancel after that time, we may be able to refund your money if there is a person on the waiting list who can fill your seat. Should that not be the case, you will have the opportunity to find someone to take your seat. If the seat remains empty, no refund will be given.
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund by December 15th at 11:59pm ET.
We will not be able to offer any cancellations for a refund after that time. Should you need to cancel after that time, we may be able to refund your money if there is a person on the waiting list who can fill your seat. Should that not be the case, you will have the opportunity to find someone to take your seat. If the seat remains empty, no refund will be given.
I used a scholarship code when I registered, but just got an email saying I have a balance. What happened?
The code given to you by your staff may have been a temporary code to bypass the registration deposit. If you are getting a scholarship from your school or InterVarsity chapter (make sure you check in with your staff about this), the code will be taken out and the scholarship will be applied to your balance. You will be responsible for paying any remaining balance after the scholarship is applied. If there is a discrepancy or incorrect balance listed, please contact your staff first to confirm your scholarship amount and then contact the registrar.
The code given to you by your staff may have been a temporary code to bypass the registration deposit. If you are getting a scholarship from your school or InterVarsity chapter (make sure you check in with your staff about this), the code will be taken out and the scholarship will be applied to your balance. You will be responsible for paying any remaining balance after the scholarship is applied. If there is a discrepancy or incorrect balance listed, please contact your staff first to confirm your scholarship amount and then contact the registrar.
Are scholarships available for the bus?
Maybe! If you are a student currently involved in an InterVarsity chapter in Florida, please talk with your local staff worker about what scholarship opportunities may be available.
Maybe! If you are a student currently involved in an InterVarsity chapter in Florida, please talk with your local staff worker about what scholarship opportunities may be available.
Departure, Arrival, & Travel Information
How do I know what time and location the bus is leaving from my city?
Here are the approximate departure times and locations for each pick-up point. Please arrive at the pick-up location at least 30 minutes before the departure time listed. The bus will not wait for you if you are late. And no refunds will be given if you miss the bus!
Here are the approximate departure times and locations for each pick-up point. Please arrive at the pick-up location at least 30 minutes before the departure time listed. The bus will not wait for you if you are late. And no refunds will be given if you miss the bus!
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Departure Times from Florida Cities on Dec 27th
(plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure time; the bus WILL NOT WAIT for you if you are late!) Stop #1: Miami Walmart Supercenter 17650 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 Bus Departs at 8:00AM Stop #2: Ft. Pierce Walmart Super Center 5100 Okeechobee Rd. Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 Bus Departs at 10:30AM Stop #3: Orlando Walmart Supercenter 8101 South John Young Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 Bus Departs at 1:15PM Stop #4: Tampa Walmart Supercenter 1720 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 Bus Departs at 3:00PM Stop #5: Gainesville Publix Supermarket 5200 Southwest 34th St. Gainesville, FL 32608 Bus Departs at 6:15PM Stop #6: Tallahassee Publix Super Market 3521 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee, FL 32309 Bus Departs at 9:15PM |
Arrival Times in Florida Cities on Jan 1st/2nd
(bus returns to the same location as pick-up, times are approximate and subject to change) Stop #1: Tallahassee Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 3:15PM Stop #2: Gainesville Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 5:45PM Stop #3: Tampa Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 8:45PM Stop #4: Orlando Bus Arrives on Jan 1st at 10:30PM Stop #5: Ft. Pierce Bus Arrives on Jan 2nd at 12:45AM Stop #6: Miami Bus Arrives on Jan 2nd at 3:00AM |
What if I am running late in getting to the pick-up point?
Each bus will have a Bus Coordinator on board. That person's name and phone number will be sent in an email by December 20th. Should you find you are running a few minutes late, your first step is to call your Bus Coordinator. However, you should not assume that the bus will wait for you! Give yourself ample time to get to the pick-up location on December 27th.
Each bus will have a Bus Coordinator on board. That person's name and phone number will be sent in an email by December 20th. Should you find you are running a few minutes late, your first step is to call your Bus Coordinator. However, you should not assume that the bus will wait for you! Give yourself ample time to get to the pick-up location on December 27th.
Will I be able to park my car somewhere while I am gone?
We strongly recommend getting dropped off and picked up at the pick-up point. While parking may be an option in some pick-up locations, InterVarsity is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles parked while you are gone.
We strongly recommend getting dropped off and picked up at the pick-up point. While parking may be an option in some pick-up locations, InterVarsity is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles parked while you are gone.
What about food while we are on the road?
The bus will stop for meals (see below). You can bring cash or a credit card to grab food during those stops. When the bus stops for fuel, you may also have a few minutes to grab a snack/drink, but you should plan on bringing snacks that you can eat on the bus. Maybe your IV community can plan together to bring some food to share (PB & J, anyone?).
The bus will stop for meals (see below). You can bring cash or a credit card to grab food during those stops. When the bus stops for fuel, you may also have a few minutes to grab a snack/drink, but you should plan on bringing snacks that you can eat on the bus. Maybe your IV community can plan together to bring some food to share (PB & J, anyone?).
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Meal Stops Going to Urbana
Lunch Stop: 12:45pm, Orlando (approx 40 min) Options: McDonalds, Wendys, Panda Express, Jersey Mikes Dinner Stop: 5:30pm, Gainesville (approx 45 min) Options: McDonalds, Publix, Subway (in Mobil), First Wok, Little Caesars Breakfast Stop: 9am, en route (approx 60 min) |
Meal Stops Returning from Urbana
Brunch Stop: 10:15am, Prattville, AL (approx 45 min) Options: Jack's, Hardee's, McDonald's, Firehouse Subs Dinner Stop: 5:45pm, Gainesville (approx 45 min) Options: McDonalds, Publix, Subway (in Mobil), First Wok, Little Caesars |
