What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lakeland is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lakeland is to bus and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $280 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Athens to Lakeland?

The distance between Athens and Lakeland is 548 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Athens to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lakeland bus from?

Athens to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.

Where does the Athens to Lakeland bus arrive?

Athens to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lakeland is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Athens to Lakeland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Lakeland?

Book your Athens to Lakeland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 280+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Athens to Lakeland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Lakeland by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Bus, fly to Orlando, train
best
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Orlando (MCO)plane ATL - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 49m
$200–891
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
14h 5m
$84–165
Drive 462.5 mi
1. Drive from Athens to Lakelandcar 462.5 mi
8h 16m
$85–122
Bus, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tampa (TPA)plane ATL - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
9h 18m
$244–674
Bus, fly to Lakeland
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lakeland (LAL)plane ATL - LAL
5h 51m
$285–858
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2434
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
15h 11m
$140–264
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2434
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 21m
$140–224

Athens to Lakeland by bus and train

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15h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 544.4 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 14h 5m.

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