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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Lakeland is to bus which costs $95 - $180 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Lakeland is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $160 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

How far is it from Durham to Lakeland?

The distance between Durham and Lakeland is 616 miles. The road distance is 642.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Durham to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Lakeland bus from?

Durham to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Lakeland train from?

Durham to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.

Train or bus from Durham to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Durham to Lakeland is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Durham to Lakeland bus arrive?

Durham to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Lakeland train arrive?

Durham to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Lakeland is 643 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Durham to Lakeland.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Lakeland?

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

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

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Durham to Lakeland - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, train
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1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 26m
$80–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0770S
16h 40m
$96–172
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
16h 46m
$205–451
Drive 638.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Lakelandcar 638.9 mi
11h 51m
$117–169
Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
5. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus
8h 58m
$100–264
Train to Concord, fly to Lakeland
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain
2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Lakeland (LAL)plane USA - LAL
6h 27m
$163–293

Durham to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 612.4 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 16h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–440 and the journey takes 15h 22m.

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