What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Asheville?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Asheville is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Asheville?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Asheville is to drive and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $65 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Asheville?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Asheville, NC via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Asheville?

The distance between Lakeland and Asheville is 557 miles. The road distance is 624.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Asheville without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Asheville without a car is to bus which takes 21h 7m and costs $130 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Asheville?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lakeland to Asheville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Asheville bus from?

Lakeland to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where does the Lakeland to Asheville bus arrive?

Lakeland to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Asheville?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Asheville is 625 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Lakeland to Asheville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lakeland to Asheville?

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Where can I stay near Asheville?

There are 759+ hotels available in Asheville.

Lakeland to Asheville - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Asheville Regional Airport
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1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane SFB - AVL
4h 39m
$70–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus
21h 7m
$138–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
22h 19m
$263–535
Drive 620.9 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Ashevillecar 620.9 mi
10h 50m
$114–164
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane TPA - GSP
3. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar
6h 9m
$118–370
Train to Orlando, fly to Asheville Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane MCO - AVL
6h 33m
$74–345
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane PIE - AVL
6h 38m
$84–380
Amtrak Thruway to Punta Gorda Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus
2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane PGD - AVL
8h 21m
$133–452

Lakeland to Asheville by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

22h 19mAverage Duration

$263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Asheville, NC via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 21h 7m.

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