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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ABQ - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $365–1,133

  2. Fly to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ABQ - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 35m
    $170–768

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    39h 17m
    $380–482

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 19h
    $828–1,886

  5. Drive  1,721.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Lakelandcar car 1,721.6 mi
    29h 35m
    $315–454

  6. Fly to Lakeland

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane ABQ - LAL
    8h 7m
    $172–753

  7. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ABQ - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    14h 26m
    $249–1,135

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    39h 54m
    $298–501

Albuquerque to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$828Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,616.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Albuquerque to Lakeland via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 39h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 19h.

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