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How to get fromCairns to Lakelandby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Lakeland by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CNS - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    28h 49m
    $866–2,931

  2. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CNS - 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
    35h 27m
    $791–2,683

  3. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CNS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    31h 34m
    $871–2,974

  4. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane CNS - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    31h 22m
    $941–3,038

  5. Fly to Tallahassee, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane plane CNS - TLH
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    36h 3m

  6. Fly to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CNS - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    46h 39m
    $1,342–3,077

Cairns (CNS) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$839Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,416.1 mi
  • Duration: 28h 49m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Lakeland, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Lakeland. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Orlando (MCO), walk to Orlando International Airport, take the line 42 bus to Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, walk to Sand Lake Road, take the train to Kissimmee, then take the train to Lakeland Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office, take the line 10 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Bartow, then take the bus to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St..

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