What is the cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 7h 30m and costs $90 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Chapel Hill and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Durham, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Chapel Hill and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Chapel Hill to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

How far is it from Chapel Hill to Lakeland?

The distance between Chapel Hill and Lakeland is 618 miles. The road distance is 632.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chapel Hill to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 18h 1m and costs $220 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chapel Hill to Lakeland bus from?

Chapel Hill to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chapel Hill to Lakeland train from?

Chapel Hill to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.

Train or bus from Chapel Hill to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Lakeland is to train which takes 18h 1m and costs $220 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 27m.

Where does the Chapel Hill to Lakeland bus arrive?

Chapel Hill to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Chapel Hill to Lakeland train arrive?

Chapel Hill to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chapel Hill to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Lakeland is 633 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Chapel Hill to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 280+ hotels available in Lakeland.

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

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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, train
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1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 30m
$92–330
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
18h 1m
$226–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0770S
18h 27m
$108–196
Drive 629.1 mi
1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Lakelandcar 629.1 mi
11h 43m
$115–166
Line 800 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Regional Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
5. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus
9h 4m
$102–434
Train to Concord, fly to Lakeland
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain
2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Lakeland (LAL)plane USA - LAL
8h 13m
$164–300

Chapel Hill to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 614.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, 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 E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Durham Station, Durham, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 18h 27m.

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