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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

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    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 6m
    $118–517

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane HOU - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 43m
    $98–456

  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 37m

  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
    $1,080–1,722

  5. Drive  956.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Lakelandcar car 956.2 mi
    16h 30m
    $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 41m
    $210–2,850

  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 17m
    $103–498

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tampa, bus

    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
    8h 57m
    $445–571

  9. 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 35m
    $202–656

Houston to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,080Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Lakeland via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 20h 37m. 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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