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How to get fromLakeland to Anna Maria Islandby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lakeland to Anna Maria Island by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, line 9 bus, line 203 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 to Grand Central Station - Gbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Downtown Stationbus bus 203
    5h 12m
    $20–38

  2. Drive 76.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Anna Maria Islandcar car 76.5 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–21

  3. Amtrak Thruway, line 99 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to 13Th St W @ 6Th Ave W Nsbus bus 99
    6h 31m
    $36–52

  4. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa Union Station to Anna Maria Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 54m
    $141–186

Lakeland to Anna Maria Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Anna Maria Island, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Gulf Dr/42Nd St via Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1, Grand Central Station - G, Psta Grand Central Station, and Downtown Station in around 5h 12m.

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