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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CRW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $180–649

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    21h 40m
    $119–228

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    25h 24m
    $271–584

  4. Drive 824.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lakelandcar car 824.9 mi
    14h 23m
    $151–218

  5. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CRW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    7h 5m
    $124–583

  6. Bus via Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Statesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Statesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus bus
    22h 11m
    $147–309

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Alexandriatrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    32h 25m
    $428–896

Charleston to Lakeland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Alexandria in around 32h 25m.

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