There are 6 ways to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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 Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Orlando (MCO)plane CHS - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 52m$83–290Drive 421.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakelandcar 421.4 mi
7h 48m$77–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Delandtrain Silver Meteor
- Take the train from Deland to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
13h 10m$144–309Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Silver Meteor
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 51m$144–264Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charleston-CHS to Lakeland421.4 mi
7h 48mFly to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane CHS - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
6h 20m$151–351
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $290.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston Airport (CHS) station to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Deland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Charleston Airport (CHS) and Lakeland is 380 miles. The road distance is 423.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland, including transfers.
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Deland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lakeland.
There are 230+ hotels available in Lakeland.
What companies run services between Charleston Airport (CHS), USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston International Airport to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave, N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Deland in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–260
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
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
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Deland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Deland to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charleston-CHS to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charleston Airport (CHS) and Lakeland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.