Clermont's main roads are S.R. 50, U.S. 27 and Florida's Turnpike. LakeXpress buses run weekdays from the Clermont Park & Ride. Downtown parking is free.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the City of Clermont’s Historic Downtown and trails pages and downtown parking guide (PDF), the LakeXpress Route 50 East and Route 50 West schedules, FDOT and Florida’s Turnpike. LakeXpress: 352-742-1940.

Clermont’s main roads are State Road 50, U.S. 27 and Florida’s Turnpike. The city is about 20 miles west of Orlando, it says.

Who to call

  • LakeXpress bus: 352-742-1940, ridelakexpress.com
  • LYNX (Orange County buses): 407-841-5969, golynx.com
  • Traffic and closures: dial 511 or fl511.com
  • City streets and potholes: Public Services, 352-394-7177

Main roads

  • State Road 50 runs east and west through town, toward Winter Garden one way and Groveland the other, the route LakeXpress buses follow.
  • U.S. 27 runs north and south past the Citrus Tower, toward Minneola to the north and Four Corners to the south.
  • Florida’s Turnpike has interchanges at Clermont/S.R. 50 and Minneola/Hancock Road. The Turnpike is being widened from four to eight lanes between them; see road construction.
  • Hancock Road, Hartwood Marsh Road and Citrus Tower Boulevard are Lake County roads inside the city, the city says; S.R. 50 and U.S. 27 belong to FDOT. The city’s road ownership map shows who maintains each street.

LakeXpress buses

Lake County’s bus service, LakeXpress, runs two routes from the Clermont Park & Ride at U.S. 27 and Johns Lake Road. Buses run Monday through Friday only, not on weekends or federal holidays.

Route Where it goes Key stops Service
50 East Clermont to Winter Garden South Lake Hospital; Target and Lake-Sumter State College (Hancock Road and Legends Way); Lake Boulevard and S.R. 50; Winter Garden Regional Shopping Center Hourly, first trip 5:35 a.m.
50 West Clermont to Groveland and Mascotte Walmart; South Lake Plaza (S.R. 50 and Bloxam Avenue); S.R. 50 at Eighth and 12th streets; Groveland City Hall; Mascotte Civic Center Hourly, first trip 5 a.m. from Mascotte

At Winter Garden Regional Shopping Center, Route 50 East connects to LYNX Link 105 in Orange County. Plan a trip or check fares at ridelakexpress.com or 352-742-1940.

Lake County Connection is the county’s door-to-door service for people with disabilities, seniors and others who meet its eligibility rules; LakeXpress can explain how to qualify.

Airport

Orlando International Airport serves the Orlando area; flight and ground transportation information is at flymco.com. LakeXpress lists no airport stop; bus riders transfer to LYNX in Winter Garden.

Walking and biking

Clermont was named a Trail Town by the state’s Florida Greenways and Trails System in 2018, and the city says it is certified as both Runner-Friendly and Bicycle-Friendly.

  • The South Lake Trail puts Clermont at the halfway point of the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail and links downtown with South Lake Hospital, the National Training Center and Lake-Sumter State College.
  • The Clermont/Minneola Trail runs 5.2 paved miles along Lake Minneola from West Beach and connects to the West Orange Trail.
  • The 8th Street Trailhead at Eighth Street and Minneola Avenue has restrooms and a picnic pavilion.

More in parks and trails.

Parking downtown

The city provides more than 1,000 free public parking spaces downtown. Its parking guide (PDF) shows:

  • Free on-street parking on Osceola Street, Minneola Avenue, Montrose Street, DeSoto Street, West Avenue, Seventh and Eighth streets and Lake Avenue.
  • Free public lots at West Beach, Public Works and West Park, the Clermont City Center, City Hall, the City Hall restroom area, West Avenue and West DeSoto Street, Waterfront Park, Fourth and Carroll streets, Fifth and Carroll streets, and Seventh Street and West Osceola Street.
  • First United Methodist Church lot: open to the public weekdays after 5 p.m. and weekends after 1 p.m.

The guide lists no time limits or paid parking. The boat ramp lot at 140 East Ave. is for vehicles with trailers only and charges a daily fee. The city has a Parking Garage Special Technical Committee, which met three times in September, studying a downtown garage.

What this means for you

  • Downtown parking is free, in the public lots on the city map and on the street.
  • No weekend buses: plan Saturday and Sunday trips by car, bike or ride service.
  • Check fl511.com for overnight lane closures on U.S. 27 and the Turnpike.

Related: road construction and closures, moving to Clermont and Fourth of July shuttles.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bus in Clermont, Florida?

Yes. LakeXpress, Lake County’s bus service, runs Route 50 East to Winter Garden and Route 50 West to Groveland and Mascotte from the Clermont Park & Ride, hourly on weekdays. Call 352-742-1940.

Can I take a bus from Clermont to Orlando?

LakeXpress Route 50 East ends at Winter Garden Regional Shopping Center, where riders can transfer to LYNX Link 105. LYNX information: 407-841-5969.

Is parking free in downtown Clermont?

Yes. The city says it has more than 1,000 free public parking spaces downtown, with free on-street parking and free public lots.

Do LakeXpress buses run on weekends?

No. Buses run Monday through Friday and do not run on Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays.