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

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlottesville to Lakeland by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RIC - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $324–670

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IAD - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    12h
    $120–489

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h 1m
    $313–632

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    22h 25m
    $145–257

  5. Drive 803 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Lakelandcar car 803 mi
    14h 43m
    $147–212

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DCA - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $464–1,205

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RIC - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 7m
    $127–475

  8. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DCA - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 38m
    $167–1,090

  9. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane IAD - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 22m
    $222–614

Charlottesville to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration22h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 811.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 22h 25m.

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