There are 4 ways to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 3m$112–183Bus via Orlando
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0770S
6h 30m$30–46Drive 182.3 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Lakelandcar 182.3 mi
3h 46m$34–49Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 14m
Jacksonville to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland is to bus via Orlando which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Lakeland is 214 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Orlando, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal in around 6h 30m.
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Jacksonville to Lakeland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Jacksonville to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Lakeland is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Jacksonville to Lakeland.
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