There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)plane JAX - MLB
- Drive from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Lake Alfredcar
5h 45m$102–463Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
8h 12m$32–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
8h 3m$148–246Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Lake Alfred194.9 mi
3h 24mDrive 194.9 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfredcar 194.9 mi
3h 24m$36–52Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 51m$72–110
Jacksonville (JAX) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Hwy 17/92 & Glencruiten Ave. via Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Lake Alfred is 261 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from Jia station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Lake Alfred, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jia to Hwy 17/92 & Glencruiten Ave. via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 8h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 904-630-3100
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Jia to JRTC Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Lake Alfred
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC Bay J station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Lake Alfred.
There are 2250+ hotels available in Lake Alfred.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Lake Alfred. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.