There are 2 ways to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 25m and costs $140 - $190.
The distance between Jacksonville and Lakeland is 125 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 25m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Lakeland is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Jacksonville to Lakeland.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Lakeland, GA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Lakeland. However, you can take the bus to Waycross then take the taxi to Lakeland. Alternatively, you can drive from Jacksonville to Lakeland in around 2h 42m.
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Waycross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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