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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Kissimmee

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 30m
    $29–54

  2. Drive  122.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Lakelandcar car 122.7 mi
    2h 23m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 44m
    $33–64

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    5h 50m
    $23–39

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkwaybus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    6h 10m
    $42–85

Gainesville to Lakeland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal in around 5h 50m.

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