There are 3 ways to get from Lake City to Lakeland by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lake City to Wildwoodbus Houston
- Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 42m$79–108Drive 164.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake City to Lakelandcar 164.5 mi
3h 2m$30–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus Greyhound US0760S
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
7h 36m$75–160
Lake City to Lakeland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake City to Lakeland is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lake City to Lakeland is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake City to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Lake City and arriving at Lakeland via Wildwood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Lake City and Lakeland is 178 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lake City to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Lake City to Lakeland, including transfers.
Lake City to Lakeland bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Lake City station.
Lake City to Lakeland bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Wildwood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake City to Lakeland is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Lake City to Lakeland.
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What companies run services between Lake City, FL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lake City to Lakeland via Lake City, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 4h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Lake City to Wildwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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