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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lakeland to Charleston by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane TPA - CRW
    5h 17m
    $119–518

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 24m
    $153–279

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus
    24h
    $262–569

  4. Drive 824.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Charlestoncar car 824.5 mi
    14h 18m
    $151–218

  5. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MCO - CRW
    5h 33m
    $179–649

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    31h 28m
    $421–898

Lakeland to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 768.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Charleston Bus Station via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 21h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Charleston Station via Alexandria in around 31h 28m.

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