What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland is to bus which costs $170 - $360 and takes 31h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $250 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.

How far is it from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland?

The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Lakeland is 1025 miles. The road distance is 1137.6 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 31h 10m and costs $170 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland bus from?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland is to bus which takes 31h 10m and costs $170 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $850 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland bus arrive?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland is 1138 miles. It takes approximately 19h 33m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 245+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Orlando, train
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane DTW - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 58m
$197–722
Fly to Tampa, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane DTW - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
7h 28m
$161–657
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
31h 10m
$177–359
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
39h 45m
$505–1,137
Drive 1,131 mi
1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakelandcar 1,131 mi
19h 33m
$207–299
Fly to Lakeland
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL)plane DTW - LAL
3h 57m
$256–817
Fly to Jacksonville, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DTW - JAX
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 26m
$182–725

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,019.3 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 31h 10m. Alternatively, Avelo Airlines flies from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL) twice a week.

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