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How to get fromLakeland to Cumberland Islandby train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lakeland to Cumberland Island by train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    7h 19m
    $187–286

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $149–237

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    10h 54m
    $151–198

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Cumberland Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the train to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lakeland to Cumberland Island via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, JRTC - Express Select, Yulee Park & Ride, and Saint Marys in around 10h 54m.

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