What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Lakeland is to bus which costs $150 - $280 and takes 25h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Lakeland is to fly and drive which takes 4h and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Columbus - Mound St and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.

How far is it from Columbus to Lakeland?

The distance between Columbus and Lakeland is 860 miles. The road distance is 989 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs $150 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Columbus to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Lakeland bus from?

Columbus to Lakeland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus - Mound St station.

Where does the Columbus to Lakeland bus arrive?

Columbus to Lakeland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Can I drive from Columbus to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Lakeland is 989 miles. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Columbus to Lakeland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Columbus to Lakeland?

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 230+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Columbus to Lakeland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly Rickenbacker International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
best
1. Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane LCK - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar
4h
$118–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
25h 10m
$156–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
34h 43m
$418–895
Drive 983.3 mi
1. Drive from Columbus to Lakelandcar 983.3 mi
17h 17m
$180–260
Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Orlando, train
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Orlando (MCO)plane CMH - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 26m
$219–887
Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa (TPA)plane CMH - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
8h 45m
$263–1,021
Bus via Atlanta (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
32h 35m
$174–331

Columbus to Lakeland by bus and train

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34h 43mAverage Duration

$418Cheapest Price

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Distance: 855.4 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Charlotte Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 25h 10m.

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