What is the cheapest way to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland?

The cheapest way to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland?

The fastest way to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs $200 - $950.

How far is it from Gulf Shores to Lakeland?

The distance between Gulf Shores and Lakeland is 523 miles. The road distance is 480.9 miles.

How do I travel from Gulf Shores to Lakeland without a car?

The best way to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $250 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gulf Shores and Lakeland?

Lakeland is 1h ahead of Gulf Shores. It is currently 7:44 AM in Gulf Shores and 8:44 AM in Lakeland.

Can I drive from Gulf Shores to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Gulf Shores to Lakeland is 481 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Gulf Shores to Lakeland.

Where can I stay near Lakeland?

There are 280+ hotels available in Lakeland.

Gulf Shores to Lakeland - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gulf Shores to Lakeland by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacolataxi
2. Take the bus from Pensacola to Plant Citybus Houston
8h 55m
$253–326
Drive 478.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Lakelandcar 478.1 mi
9h 5m
$88–126
Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO)plane PNS - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 58m
$206–914
Taxi, bus via Wildwood
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Fairfield Dr South Of Lillian Hwytaxi
2. Take the bus from Pensacola to Wildwoodbus
3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus
11h 53m
$192–250
Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa (TPA)plane PNS - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
7h 20m
$280–607
Taxi, bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobiletaxi
2. Take the bus from Mobile to Gulfportbus
3. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Orlando (MCO)plane GPT - MCO
4. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 9m
$274–854

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO) flights

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 519.8 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Gulf Shores, AL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gulf Shores to Lakeland. However, you can take the taxi to Pensacola, take the bus to Plant City, then take the taxi to Lakeland. Alternatively, you can drive from Gulf Shores to Lakeland in around 9h 5m.

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