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

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There are 10 ways to get from Austin to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane AUS - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $165–433

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane AUS - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar car
    8h 30m
    $134–622

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    23h 24m
    $284–362

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 21h
    $731–1,810

  5. Drive  1,106.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Lakelandcar car 1,106.2 mi
    19h 37m
    $202–292

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane AUS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 38m
    $192–818

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAT - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $208–952

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAT - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 26m
    $485–1,137

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane AUS - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 1m
    $163–738

  10. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane AUS - 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
    11h 18m
    $181–885

Austin to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$731Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,061.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Lakeland via Hyatt Regency Houston, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 23h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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