There are 5 ways to get from Cary to Lakeland by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Orlando, train
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 17m$86–262Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
15h 22m$180–480Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0770S
17h 11m$106–160Drive 630.5 mi
- Drive from Cary to Lakelandcar 630.5 mi
11h 21m$116–167Fly to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 43m$96–492
Cary to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Lakeland is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 17h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs $85 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cary and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 22m.
The distance between Cary and Lakeland is 613 miles. The road distance is 634.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 15h 22m and costs $180 - $480.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cary to Lakeland, including transfers.
Cary to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Lakeland is to train which takes 15h 22m and costs $180 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 17h 11m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–480 and the journey takes 15h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 17h 11m.
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Cary to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Cary to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Lakeland is 634 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Cary to Lakeland.
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