There are 6 ways to get from Lakeland to Cary by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane TPA - RDU
6h 28m$118–417Train to Orlando, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MCO - RDU
6h 36m$82–328Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain Floridian
14h 59m$190–430Bus
- Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0770S
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
16h 22m$98–160Drive 631.1 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Carycar 631.1 mi
11h 19m$116–167Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SRQ - RDU
9h 10m$159–702
Lakeland to Cary by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Cary is to bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Cary is to Amtrak Thruway and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Cary. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Cary Depot via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station station and arriving at Cary. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 59m.
The distance between Lakeland and Cary is 650 miles. The road distance is 634.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Cary without a car is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs $190 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Lakeland to Cary, including transfers.
Lakeland to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Lakeland to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Cary is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs $190 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 16h 22m.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $190–430 and the journey takes 14h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Cary Depot via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 16h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–390
Flights from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lakeland to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Lakeland to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Cary is 635 miles. It takes approximately 11h 19m to drive from Lakeland to Cary.
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