There are 4 ways to get from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 3 bus, Amtrak Thruway
best- Take the bus from N. Florida Ave. & Griffin Rd. to Lakeland Downtown Terminalbus 3
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2h 45m$14–20Drive 34.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampacar 34.9 mi
37 min$7–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lakeland-LAL to Tampa34.9 mi
37 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampataxi 34.9 mi
37 min$140–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from N. Florida Ave. & Griffin Rd. and arriving at Tampa Union Station via Lakeland Downtown Terminal and Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Lakeland Airport (LAL) and Tampa is 38 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa without a car is to line 3 bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa, including transfers.
Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa bus services, operated by Citrus Connection, depart from N. Florida Ave. & Griffin Rd. station.
Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa bus services, operated by Citrus Connection, arrive at Lakeland Downtown Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa is 35 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Lakeland Airport (LAL) to Tampa.
There are 996+ hotels available in Tampa.
What companies run services between Lakeland Airport (LAL), USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from N. Florida Ave. & Griffin Rd. to Tampa Union Station via Lakeland Downtown Terminal and Lakeland in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- (863) 733-4222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citrus Connection
Bus from N. Florida Ave. & Griffin Rd. to Lakeland Downtown Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Citrus Connection
- Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Students
- $2
- Adults
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lakeland-LAL to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Angel Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 863-533-6999
Imperial Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 863-293-2929
- Website
- imperialcabllc.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lakeland Airport (LAL) and Tampa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.