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How to get fromClearwater to Lakelandby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Clearwater to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    3h 45m
    $127–180

  2. Drive  55.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clearwater to Lakelandcar car 55.5 mi
    1h 8m
    $10–15

  3. Line 52 bus, line 300 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Abus bus 52
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    6h 20m
    $16–21

  4. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampabus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transfer Center to Marion Transit Centerbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    6h 32m
    $17–22

  5. Bus, line 30 bus via Winter Haven Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampabus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transfer Center to Marion Transit Centerbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 58m
    $17–23

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  • Distance: 139.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Clearwater to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Tampa and Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St. via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, and Polk County Courthouse in around 6h 20m.

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