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How to get fromDestin to Lakelandby taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Destin to Lakeland by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Plant Citybus bus Houston
    8h 2m
    $234–300

  2. Drive 387.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Destin to Lakelandcar car 387.1 mi
    7h 51m
    $71–102

  3. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PNS - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 15m
    $231–1,086

  4. Taxi, bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    9h 34m
    $182–230

  5. Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane VPS - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $126–444

  6. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PNS - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    7h 38m
    $289–671

  7. Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane VPS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 3m
    $129–459

  8. Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane VPS - MIA
    2. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    8h 25m
    $166–516

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 467.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Destin to Lakeland. However, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Plant City, then take the taxi to Lakeland. Alternatively, you can drive from Destin to Lakeland in around 7h 51m.

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