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

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

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane TPA - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 14m
    $135–467

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MCO - IAD
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    9h 40m
    $126–579

  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 Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 22m
    $140–230

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    21h 48m
    $282–588

  5. Drive 801.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Charlottesvillecar car 801.9 mi
    14h 34m
    $147–212

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane TPA - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 26m
    $169–1,095

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MCO - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 10m
    $330–618

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MCO - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 34m
    $239–1,206

  9. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane TPA - IAD
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    9h 30m
    $171–518

Lakeland to Charlottesville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 850.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 21h 22m.

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