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

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

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CLE - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $160–798

  2. Bus to Akron, fly to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CAK - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 28m
    $115–601

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    30h 25m
    $216–379

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    33h 44m
    $750–1,200

  5. Drive  1,067.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Lakelandcar car 1,067.2 mi
    18h 28m
    $195–282

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLE - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 49m
    $154–230

  7. Bus to Akron, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CAK - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 3m
    $120–550

Cleveland to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Cleveland to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Toledo Bus Stop, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 30h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,200 and the journey takes 33h 44m.

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