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How to get fromKentucky to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SDF - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $457–935

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SDF - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 25m
    $112–570

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    21h 10m
    $131–245

  4. Drive 821.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lakelandcar car 821.8 mi
    15h 7m
    $150–217

  5. Fly Covington to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CVG - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $146–1,634

  6. Fly Covington to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CVG - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 38m
    $132–668

  7. Bus to Nashville, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BNA - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $240–730

  8. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    21h 11m
    $180–283

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 788.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 21h 10m.

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