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

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $96–342

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    16h 40m
    $109–170

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h 46m
    $380–615

  4. Drive  637.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Lakelandcar car 637.9 mi
    11h 45m
    $117–169

  5. Bus, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Polk County Courthouse to Bartow Rd. & E. Lime St.bus bus
    8h 58m
    $96–492

Durham to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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 $370–600 and the journey takes 15h 22m.

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