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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DAL - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $116–508

  2. Fly Dallas to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DAL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 40m
    $111–513

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    24h 48m
    $218–331

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 15h
    $734–1,680

  5. Drive  1,077.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Lakelandcar car 1,077.2 mi
    18h 45m
    $197–284

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DFW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $178–685

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DFW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus bus
    9h 42m
    $143–460

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    26h 1m
    $229–358

  9. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    32h 5m
    $181–358

Dallas to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,038.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Lakeland via Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, Travis St @ Pease St, Travis St @ Capitol St, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 24h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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