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How to get fromHouston to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane HOU - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 10m
    $489–1,035

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IAH - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 6m
    $104–492

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 20m
    $165–226

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $643–1,337

  5. Drive 957.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Lakelandcar car 957.2 mi
    16h 37m
    $175–253

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane IAH - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $221–298

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane HOU - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 24m
    $272–719

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane HOU - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    9h 40m
    $517–1,246

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane IAH - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 13m
    $165–640

Houston to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$643Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Lakeland via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 20h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Lakeland Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, and Cary in around 2d 2h.

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