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How to get fromLakeland to Atlantaby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Atlanta by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane TPA - ATL
    4h 46m
    $170–625

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 52m
    $68–144

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    10h 17m
    $80–129

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain train
    25h 45m
    $324–714

  5. Drive 445.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Atlantacar car 445.8 mi
    7h 31m
    $82–118

  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MCO - ATL
    5h 5m
    $140–686

  7. Fly from Lakeland

    1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAL - ATL
    3h 10m
    $254–804

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SRQ - ATL
    7h 25m
    $137–701

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2434 / ...
    13h 22m
    $118–244

Lakeland to Atlanta by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Atlanta Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, and Tampa Bus Station in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 25h 45m.

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