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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lakeland is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs $290 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Lakeland via C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16, Tallahassee and Wildwood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Lakeland?

The distance between Birmingham and Lakeland is 547 miles. The road distance is 529.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 13h 36m and costs $120 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Birmingham to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lakeland bus from?

Birmingham to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lakeland train from?

Birmingham to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lakeland is to bus which takes 13h 36m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 31h 47m.

Where does the Birmingham to Lakeland bus arrive?

Birmingham to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Lakeland?

Lakeland is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 7:36 AM in Birmingham and 8:36 AM in Lakeland.

Where does the Birmingham to Lakeland train arrive?

Birmingham to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Lakeland is 529 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Birmingham to Lakeland.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Lakeland?

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

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

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

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Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orlando, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Orlando (MCO)plane BHM - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 7m
$292–532
Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Orlando, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Orlando (MCO)plane HSV - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 42m
$88–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Wildwoodbus
3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus
13h 36m
$128–194
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
3. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 47m
$394–847
Drive 526.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Lakelandcar 526.2 mi
9h 51m
$96–139
Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Tampa (TPA)plane BHM - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
6h 26m
$106–506
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlandobus
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 30m
$107–191

Birmingham to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

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31h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 544.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Lakeland via C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16, N Monroe Street and John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 31h 47m.

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