There are 3 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
3h 53m$65–140Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
7h 20m$36–67Drive 210.3 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lakelandcar 210.3 mi
3h 46m$39–56
Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station station and arriving at Lakeland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Lakeland is 203 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakeland, Departure 91 North Arrival 92 South, Fl (To/From Points South) takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs once daily.
Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakeland once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Winter Haven Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland.
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