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

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

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CLT - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $117–373

  2. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLT - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    7h 57m
    $83–448

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    14h 10m
    $88–132

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    19h 23m
    $223–495

  5. Drive  562.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Lakelandcar car 562.5 mi
    10h
    $103–149

  6. Fly Concord to Lakeland

    1. Fly from Concord (USA) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane USA - LAL
    4h 35m
    $109–184

  7. Bus via Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus bus
    17h 46m
    $118–187

Charlotte to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Cary in around 19h 23m.

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