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Stetson University
421 N Woodland BLVD
DeLand, FL 32723
Phone: (386) 822-7000
Website: www.stetson.edu
Traveling within DeLand
Bus Lines
Greyhound Bus Lines - http://www.greyhound.com
Address- 224 East Ohio Ave.,
Phone- 386-734-2747.
Open Monday-Saturday 9AM-7PM. Closed Sunday and holidays.
Votran Transit System - http://www.votran.org/
The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest.
Service is offered in DeLand roughly Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm. A one-day Votran bus pass costs $3.
Deland Taxi
Address - 236 S Alabama Ave
Phone - (386) 734-8484
*For the most part, everything in DeLand is in walking distance. Downtown DeLand is two blocks down the street from Stetson University. Transportation should only be an issue to get in and out of DeLand before and after the retreat.
Getting into DeLand from Orlano International Airport (MCO)
*Unfortunately, there is not bus shuttle service that travels travelers to locations outside Orlando. However, taxi services are available, though the trip may be pricey. Individuals preferring not to pay for a taxi can be picked up by Stetson volunteers. Contact Marylin Winkle (florida@standnow.org) with flight information to arrange this ride.
Airport Taxi Services
Ace Metro/Luxury Cab - (407) 855-1111
Diamond Cab Company - (407) 523-3333
Star Taxi - (407) 857-9999
Town & Country Transport - (407) 828-3035
Yellow/City Cab - (407) 422-2222
Driving Directions
From Orlando/Tampa (Interstate 4, eastbound) -- Take the first DeLand exit (Exit 114) and turn left on State Road 472. Travel approximately three miles and veer right onto Highway 17/92, which later becomes Woodland Boulevard. Travel through downtown DeLand (5 miles) and you’ll see the campus’s main gates at West Minnesota Avenue.
From Jacksonville (Interstate 95, southbound) -- Take the International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) exit (Exit 261B) and head west approximately 20 miles into DeLand. Turn left at 17/92 (Woodland Boulevard). Travel south through two traffic lights before entering the Stetson campus area at the main gates at West Minnesota Avenue.
From Miami (Interstate 95, northbound) -- Take Exit 249 and head west on State Road 44 approximately 20 miles into DeLand. S.R. 44 will become New York Avenue as you approach DeLand. Turn right on Amelia Avenue and the Stetson campus area will begin after the traffic light. Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue and right at Woodland Boulevard. The main gates will be at West Minnesota Avenue.
From Ocala (I-75) -- Take Exit 358 and head east on State Road 326. Travel approximately 15 miles and turn left on State Road 40. Travel approximately 45 miles and turn right on U.S. Highway 17. Travel about 15 miles into DeLand. U.S. 17 will become Woodland Boulevard as you approach the university. You’ll arrive at the Stetson campus area when you see the main gates at West Minnesota Avenue.
Hotel Options
University Inn Motel
644 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 734-5711
Rates subject to availability and Special Events
Other Hotels
Holiday Inn
350 E International Speedway Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 738-5200
1.3 mi N
Comfort Inn
400 E Intl. Speedway Blvd., De Land, FL
(386) 736-3100
1.4 mi N
Restaurants around Stetson
Friendly's Ice Cream
1500 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 736-7679
IHOP
1215 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 736-1303
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
1405 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 785-0071
Won-Lee Restaurant Inc
1329 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 734-0904
Brian's Bar-B-Que Restaurant
795 N Spring Garden Ave, Deland, FL
(386) 736-8851
Havana Cuba Restaurant
210 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 736-7726
Moe's Southwest Grill
941 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 734-3708
Bill & Frank's Brickhouse
142 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720
(386) 785-123
Penachos Mexican Grill
128 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL
(386) 734-4444
Mainstreet Grill
100 E New York Ave, Deland, FL
(386) 740-9535
Boston Gourmet Coffeehouse
109 E New York Ave, Deland, FL
(386) 738-2326
