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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DTW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $229–686

  2. Fly Detroit to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DTW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 24m
    $158–841

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit 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
    28h 45m
    $251–400

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus Bsb 32A / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    37h 49m
    $496–1,037

  5. Drive 1,143.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lakelandcar car 1,143.8 mi
    19h 48m
    $209–302

  6. Fly Detroit to Lakeland

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane DTW - LAL
    5h 53m
    $254–854

  7. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CLE - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $175–834

  8. Fly Detroit to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DTW - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $179–698

  9. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLE - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 55m
    $174–689

Detroit to Lakeland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$496Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 28h 45m. Alternatively, Avelo Airlines flies from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL) twice a week.

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