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How to get fromCary to Lakelandby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Lakeland by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $88–330

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 22m
    $220–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    17h 2m
    $108–180

  4. Drive 631.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Lakelandcar car 631.5 mi
    11h 28m
    $116–167

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 45m
    $102–434

  6. Train to Concord, fly to Lakeland

    1. Take the train from Cary to Kannapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane USA - LAL
    6h 46m
    $172–308

Cary to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 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 $220–460 and the journey takes 15h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 17h 2m.

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