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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lakeland to Buffalo by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane TPA - BUF
    6h 57m

  2. Drive  1,214.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Buffalocar car 1,214.8 mi
    21h
    $208–300

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus bus
    33h 17m
    $244–384

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus bus 510
    39h 5m
    $752–1,275

  5. Train to Orlando, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MCO - BUF
    7h 10m
    $212–450

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MCO - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    8h 37m
    $337–734

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane TPA - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus bus
    10h 59m

Lakeland to Buffalo by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$752Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Buffalo via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 33h 17m.

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