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How to get fromLakeland to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lakeland to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, bus to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    6h 7m
    $159–365

  2. Drive 419.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Charlestoncar car 419.8 mi
    7h 42m
    $77–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    10h 23m
    $174–348

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    12h 53m
    $147–269

  5. Train, train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    6h 18m
    $85–286

Lakeland to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Charleston via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 10h 23m.

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