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How to get fromCharleston to Lakelandby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    10h 21m
    $171–346

  2. Drive 421.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lakelandcar car 421.3 mi
    7h 49m
    $77–112

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 46m
    $144–274

  4. Fly to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CHS - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $83–277

  5. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CHS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    7h 44m
    $155–351

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane CHS - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    8h 59m
    $231–1,180

Charleston to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Jacksonville in around 10h 21m.

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