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

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Lakeland is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florida to Lakeland is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Florida and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from State St + Jefferson St and arriving at Lakeland via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Florida and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Florida to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Florida to Lakeland?

The distance between Florida and Lakeland is 215 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Florida to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Florida to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florida to Lakeland bus from?

Florida to Lakeland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Where do I catch the Florida to Lakeland train from?

Florida to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Train or bus from Florida to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Florida to Lakeland is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Florida to Lakeland bus arrive?

Florida to Lakeland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.

Where does the Florida to Lakeland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Florida to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Lakeland is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Florida to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 274+ hotels available in Lakeland.

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There are 3 ways to get from Florida to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 4m
$67–143
Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Lakelandcar 193.3 mi
3h 20m
$36–51
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 14m
$72–113

Florida to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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